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39201 New Mexico Highway 4 Jemez Springs, NM 87025 From Jemez Springs, NM: Follow NM-4 north. The Preserve is about 22 miles from Jemez Springs. Look for the Main Gate and signs at Mile Marker 39.2. From Los Alamos, NM: Take Trinity Drive to Diamond. Take a left on Diamond, then a right on West Jemez Road to the intersection with NM-4. Take a right [away from Bandelier National Monument], following the highway up and into the Jemez Mountains. The Preserve is 18 miles up NM-4 from Los Alamos. Look for the Main Gate and signs at Mile Marker 39.2. Each season offers a different experience: lush springs, moderate summers, golden falls, and snowy winters. Average temperatures are 22°F (-6 C) in January and 60°F (16 C) in July. Temperature extremes range from a high of 84°F (29 C) in summer to -30°F (-34C) in winter. Precipitation is heavier during summer monsoon rains (thunderstorms) in July and August and winter snowstorms in December through March. Higher elevation lends to much cooler temperatures than nearby Albuquerque. Entrance Fee (Standard Entrance Pass)
Other Entrance Passes
Welcome StationThe Welcome Station is your first stop at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Rangers and volunteers are available to answer questions, provide park information, and sell park souvenirs and merchandise. Two accessible, unisex, vault-toilet restrooms are available across the parking lot. Volcano Discovery CenterLocated on the edge of the historic Cabin District, this log cabin contains interactive exhibits and a sales area offering park-related clothing, gifts, books, and a few snacks and beverages. An accessible ramp is available at the building's rear entrance. The building does not have public restrooms, but there are two portable toilets near the parking lot. One of these is wheelchair accessible. Public WiFi is not available.
There is no public WiFi available anywhere within the park. Cell service is strongest in the Valle Grande area, although some carriers have little to no access. The majority of the backcountry area has no cell service. 
NPS Between 30,000 and 76,000 visitors come to Valles Caldera National Preserve each year to hike, bike, fish, hunt, and simply enjoy this southwest geologic gem. The busy season runs from May - October. Please use the links below to find information on:
Be Prepared
Preparing for your visit to Valles Caldera ahead of time will let you spend more time enjoying the scenic beauty of the park once you arrive. Please come prepared for the following:
Remember, your safety is your responsibility. |
Last updated: February 21, 2023