Camping

Be sure to keep a clean campsite to avoid attracting wildlife scavengers.  Remember, fed wildlife is dead wildlife.

Sally King/NPS Photo

There are several ways to camp at Bandelier that can accommodate different types of campers and groups of all sizes. This makes Bandelier the perfect "base camp" for exploring the park and the Pajarito Plateau.

For more information click on your choice of camping options below.

Juniper Family Campground – Individual Campsites: Fifty-three (53) individual sites can accommodate up to 10 campers and are perfect for trailers, RVs, or tent/car camping. Some sites have driveways that can fit RVs up to 40ft. Most campsites are reservable up to 6 months in advance with the rest being available for day of campers as first-come, first-serve.

Juniper Family Campground – Group Campsites: Two (2) group campsites can accommodate groups of 10-20 people each. Available by advance reservation only.

Ponderosa Group Campground: Two (2) group campsites can accommodate groups of 10-50 people each. Available by advance reservation only.

Backpacking: Explore the rugged Bandelier wilderness. Over 70 miles of hiking trails await! Nearest backcountry camping zone is located 2 miles from park visitor center. Permits are required.

 

Open

Juniper Family Campground

Cell Phone Reception

Yes, Year-Round

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

Yes, Year-Round

Food Storage Lockers

Yes, Year-Round

Camp Store

No

Ice for Sale

No

Firewood for Sale

Yes, Year-Round

Staff On Site

Yes, Seasonal

Amphitheater

Yes, Seasonal

Laundry

No

Dump Station

Yes, Seasonal

Potable Water

Potable Water

Three (3) loops, 52 site campground near the entrance to the monument. Two (2) sites for small groups up to 20 people. Abert's Squirrel Loop is first come, first serve only. Black Bear and Coyote Loops are available through reservation only. They can be reserved online at Recreation.gov.

TOTAL SITES: 52

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 0

Tent Only: 5

Walk to/Boat to: 5

Group: 2

Horse: 0

Other: 0

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Open

Ponderosa Group Campground

Cell Phone Reception

Yes, Year-Round

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

Yes, Year-Round

Food Storage Lockers

Yes, Year-Round

Camp Store

No

Ice for Sale

No

Firewood for Sale

No

Staff On Site

Yes, Seasonal

Amphitheater

No

Laundry

No

Dump Station

No

Potable Water

Potable Water - Seasonal

Ponderosa group campground is open year round, with water available May - October only. Site is available by reservation only through Recreation.gov.

TOTAL SITES: 2

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 2

Tent Only: 2

Walk to/Boat to: 0

Group: 2

Horse: 0

Other: 0

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