News Release

Bandelier to Waive Entrance Fees on September 23, 2023 for National Public Lands Day

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News Release Date: September 19, 2023

Contact: Zachary Whitlow, [phone] ext. 1512

Los Alamos, N.M. – Bandelier National Monument will be waiving park entrance fees on Saturday, September 23, 2023, to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Camping fees still apply. Bandelier National Monument normally charges $25 per vehicle, $20 per motorcycle, and $15 per individual or bicycle. Bandelier specific annual passes and the full suite of America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes are honored for entrance fees and are available for purchase at the visitor center. 

For the past 30 years, National Public Lands Day has mobilized volunteers on the fourth Saturday in September to celebrate and care for our nation’s public lands. National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort on public lands! Volunteers are an essential part of the National Park Service and help us to meet our mission. 

In addition to waiving entrance fees, Bandelier will be hosting a Wilderness Project Day on Saturday, September 23rd. Park staff and volunteers will meet at Bandelier’s Cottonwood Day Use Area at 8:00 am. They will spend the day replacing and/or installing new signs that welcome visitors into the Bandelier Wilderness. Most sign locations are accessed from Frijoles Canyon and include up to three miles of hiking and up to 500 feet of elevation gain and loss depending on the location. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about this event, please contact Chief Ranger Dennis Milligan at [phone] ext. 1401 or [e-mail].