Camping

Be sure to keep a clean campsite to avoid attracting wildlife scavengers.  Remember, fed wildlife is dead wildlife.

Sally King/NPS Photo

Park Alert - No Tent Camping July 2026

Due to increased bear activity in the park, soft-sided tent camping will be prohibited in the Bandelier Juniper Family Campground through at least Sunday, July 5th. RVs, camper vans, and car camping are still permitted. The restriction of soft-sided tent camping will end once bear activity subsides.

If this affects your plans during this time period, we're more than happy to refund your camping fees. Please submit a refund request through Recreation.gov.

All campers are required to fully secure all food and scented items during stays in the campground. Food and scented items must be secured in your campsite's bear locker or in a locked vehicle. If it's not within arm's reach and being actively consumed or prepared, it must be secured. Failure to do so will result in citations.

If you see a bear or bear activity, please report it to NPS staff ASAP taking note of location, last known direction, and time seen. If no uniformed staff is available, call Glen Canyon Dispatch (928)-608-6301

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There are several ways to camp at Bandelier that can accommodate different types of campers and groups of all sizes. This makes Bandelier the perfect "base camp" for exploring the park and the Pajarito Plateau.

For more information click on your choice of camping options below.

Juniper Family Campground – Individual Campsites: Fifty-three (53) individual sites can accommodate up to 10 campers and are perfect for trailers, RVs, or tent/car camping. Some sites have driveways that can fit RVs up to 40ft. Most campsites are reservable up to 6 months in advance with the rest being available for day of campers as first-come, first-serve.

Juniper Family Campground – Group Campsites: Two (2) group campsites can accommodate groups of 10-20 people each. Available by advance reservation only.

Ponderosa Group Campground: Two (2) group campsites can accommodate groups of 10-50 people each. Available by advance reservation only.

Backpacking: Explore the rugged Bandelier wilderness. Over 70 miles of hiking trails await! Nearest backcountry camping zone is located 2 miles from park visitor center. Permits are required.

 

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