Directions

Map of the Area Around Capulin Volcano

NPS Photo

Capulin Volcano National Monument is located in northeast New Mexico. The monument is located 33 miles east of Raton, NM, and 57 miles west of Clayton, NM. No public transportation systems serve the park.

 

Driving Directions

From the Raton area

Follow US-64 E/Clayton Road toward Clayton for approximately 30 miles to the village of Capulin. Turn left on NM-325 and head north for approximately 3 miles. The park entrance will be on the right.

From the Clayton area

Follow US-64 W/US-87 N toward Raton for approximately 54 miles to the village of Capulin. Turn right on NM-325 and head north for approximately 3 miles. The park entrance will be on the right.

From the Branson, CO, area

Follow CO-389 S until it become NM-551 S continue for approximately 8 miles. Turn right at the fork on to NM-456 W. Follow for approximately an additional 8 miles to the village of Folsom. Turn right on to Grand Avenue for 1/4 mile and then left on to Bayley Street for 1/4 mile. Turn right on to NM-325 head southwest for approximately 6 miles. The park entrance will be on the left.