• 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 »

Things To Know Before You Come

winter at Bandelier
Bandelier does get snow in the winter.  It can make travel difficult and close some trails but also can give the landscape a special beauty.
NPS Photo by Sally King

Did You Know?

Queen butterfly

Queen butterflies are often mistaken for Monarchs because they look so much alike.  This is beneficial to the Queen, who is avoided by predators who fear this look-alike may be as toxic as the Monarch.