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Bandelier National Monument

Park ClosureMar 2, 2026

Tsankawi Unit of Bandelier Temporarily Closed

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the village of Tyuonyi

A view of Tyuonyi and the cliff dwelling in Frijoles Canyon from the mesa.

Photo: NPS Photo/Sally King

About

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.

Activities

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsAstronomyStargazingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - Walking

News

Tsankawi Unit to Close Temporarily for a Trails and Visitor Improvement Project
Feb 24, 2026

Tsankawi Unit to Close Temporarily for a Trails and Visitor Improvement Project

Tsankawi, the detached unit of Bandelier National Monument, will be closed from Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to Thursday, March 5, 2026, for staging and moving of materials for a trails and visitor improvement project.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle$25.00
Entrance - Motorcycle$20.00
Entrance - Per Person$15.00
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Junior Ranger Program
Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store
Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Directions

From NM285 US84 in Pojaque NM. West on NM502, West on NM4 to White rock. Then 12 miles to the monument entrance on the south side of the road. Bandelier is in a remote location, with cell service in the canyon limited to Verizon 4G only. Services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, but there may be no way to contact a ride out. Please plan your pickup before being dropped off at Bandelier.

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Weather

Spring daytime temperatures in the 70's can be followed by a snow storm with wet heavy snow and daytime temperatures in the 40's. Summers are dry with June usually being the hottest month of the year. Days in July, August and September often end with thunderstorms that can drop heavy localized rain and are often accompanied by lightning. Autumn weather is usually sunny with blue skies and warm (but not hot) days and cool nights. Winter average snowfall 25". Snow and ice can close trails and roads.