Bandelier National Monument

A view of Tyuonyi and the cliff dwelling in Frijoles Canyon from the mesa.
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.
Map showing location of park.
Bandelier’s Summer Shuttle Service Begins on May 14, 2025
Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on May 14, 2025.
Alcove House Temporarily Closed Starting March 31, 2025
Bandelier National Monument’s Alcove House will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, March 31, 2025. The park is beginning flood debris removal in that area, and work is expected to last up to five weeks.
A gate with a sign that reads "PARK CLOSED." The back end of a white truck with a green stripe is also seen.
Water Line Break Temporarily Closes Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit
A water line break just outside of Bandelier National Park along New Mexico State Highway 4 between White Rock and the Truck Route has temporarily closed Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit.
Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit Temporary Closed
Bandelier National Monument’s Tsankawi Unit is temporarily closed due to a water line break. There is currently no projected reopening date.
Bandelier National Monument Shares 2024 Annual Report
The National Park Service is proud to share Bandelier National Monument’s 2024 annual report.
the village of Tyuonyi
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
Tyuonyi from a cavate
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
archeological sites in Frijoles Canyon
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
a view of Frijoles Canyon from the rim
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
a view of the Valles Caldera from Cerro Grande
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
a view of the Rio Grande
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
visitor center in winter
Photo by NPS Photo