• Tyuonyi Pueblo and Big Kiva from Frey Trail

    Bandelier

    National Monument New Mexico

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  • Access by Shuttle Bus Only

    Starting May 24, 2013 all access to the most visited part of the park, Frijoles Canyon, will be via a mandatory shuttle bus from the nearby community of White Rock from 9 AM - 3 PM daily. Private cars may drive in before 9 AM or after 3 PM. More »

Pets

rock squirrel

Pets can pose a danger to wildlife.

NPS Photo by Sally King

Pets are not permitted on the shuttle bus from White Rock. Service animals are allowed.

If you come to the park in your private vehicle (see visiting Bandelier) then the following rules apply. Pets are NOT permitted on any park trails. They are allowed in the picnic area, campground, and parking lots. All pets must be under physical restraint while in the park. Remember, pets may not be left unattended except in a vehicle. Please be sure animals are provided adequate ventilation. Pets should never be left in a closed vehicle during hot weather.

There are areas on Department of Energy land near the park that do allow dogs. These areas are located between the town of White Rock and the park.
Printable map of DOE lands where dogs can walk. (3.67 mb PDF)

 
mountain lion
Wildlife can also pose a threat to our pets.
NPS Photo by Sally King

Did You Know?

Tarantula Hawk

Tarantula hawk hatchlings feed on the still living body of a tarantula captured by their mother. The mother tarantula hawk must fight the tarantula and then drag it to a burrow where she deposits an egg.