Visiting in Winter

An aerial view of a snow covered stone foundation.
Tyuonyi Pueblo in winter.

NPS / Sally King

 

Preparation

Winter is a great time to visit Bandelier National Monument. But make sure you prepare beforehand!

  • 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 park's Alerts & Conditions page for updates. Inclement weather sometimes causes the park to close for safety reasons.
  • Check the weather forecast. Stay flexible and be ready to change plans if there is excessive cold or a large storm in the forecast.
  • Bring food, water, and snacks. The restaurant closes in winter, and water bottle fill stations frequently freeze. The park store has bottles of water and a few snack items available to purchase.
  • Bring and wear layers of winter clothing.
 

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Shuttles

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

Last updated: December 21, 2024

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Mailing Address:

Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance Road

Los Alamos, NM 87544

Phone:

505 672-3861 x0

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