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.
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Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsAstronomyStargazingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - Walking
News
Jun 25, 2026
Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions
Due to increase fire risk, Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve, Pecos National Historical Park, and Fort Union National Monument are entering Stage II Fire Restrictions.
Mar 17, 2026
Bandelier National Monument's Shuttle Service to Begin
Bandelier National Monument, in partnership with Atomic City Transit, will begin the free shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The shuttle boards at the Frey Trail Parking Lot in the park starting at 10:30am.
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.