• Capulin Volcano National Monument by J. Unruh

    Capulin Volcano

    National Monument New Mexico

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  • Summer Hours Change

    On May 24, 2013, Capulin Volcano National Monument will be tranisitioning to our summer hours. The park will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The road to the volcano rim will be accessible until 4:50 p.m.

News Releases

November 30, 2011
Construction Road Closures
For your safety and to better protect monument resources, stabilization of Capulin Volcano National Monument's Volcano Road and adjacent hillslope areas will begin early December 2011 and last through early May 2012.

November 15, 2011
WNPA Annual Bookstore Sale
It's that time of year again. Capulin Volcano National Monument and the Western National Parks Association's will be hosting their annual book store sale on November 19, 2011.

October 11, 2011
Trek or Treat
On Saturday, October 29, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Visitor Center in Capulin Volcano National Monument, join park rangers for a scary good time at Trek or Treat Junior Ranger Day.

September 28, 2011
Moonlight Trail Trek
Join us for a hike moonlit hike around the volcano rim on October 8 at 8 o'clock.

August 25, 2011
Labor Day Open House
Please join us in welcoming to the park our new superintendent, Peter Armato, as well as members of the NPS regional directorate.

Did You Know?

color photograph of pincushion cactus with blossom

Desert plants such as cacti may be found in the monument as the average yearly rainfall is only 15 inches.