Visiting in Spring

An aerial view of stone building foundations and trails.
Tyuonyi Pueblo from above.

NPS / Sally King

 

Preparation

Spring is a beautiful time of year to visit Bandelier National Monument! But be sure to plan ahead before leaving the house.

  • Plan your park activities ahead of time. Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back; there is no cell service.
  • Check the weather forecast. It can be snowy in the early part of the season..
  • Check the park's Alerts & Conditions page for updates. Inclement weather sometimes causes the park to close for safety reasons.
  • Bring food, water, and snacks. The restaurant is closed early in the season, and water bottle fill stations can freeze in the early part of the season. The park store has bottles of water and a few snack items available to purchase.
  • Bring layers of clothing. It can be colder in the morning and warm up throughout the day.
 

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Many cars of different makes, models, and colors parked in a parking lot.
Parking in Frijoles Canyon can fill up quickly during Spring Break.

NPS / M. Keel

Spring Break

Spring Break is from mid-March to mid-April. It is often one of the busiest times of the year at Bandelier.

It is recommended to arrive before 9 am or after 3 pm to avoid parking lot congestion. At this time of year, it is very common for the parking lots in Frijoles Canyon to reach full capacity. When this happens, visitors are not permitted to enter and are asked to return later in the day.

Shuttles

The Bandelier shuttle is seasonally operated and does not run this time of year.

Nearby Attractions

If Bandelier's parking lots are filled up, consider visiting some of these nearby attractions.

Last updated: November 8, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544

Phone:

505 672-3861 x0

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