Coyotes are often seen by visitors who are driving into the park.
Photo by Sally King
Bandelier National Monument Frijoles Canyon Visitor Center Operating Hours
Current Visitor Center hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Visitor center building is currently closed except for entrance fee and pass sales but a table is located in front of the building with rangers and volunteers to answer your questions and provide information.
The visitor center is closed December 25th and January 1st.
Juniper Family Campground is open year round , but may be closed to only "A" or "A and B" loops in winter.
The Visitor Center, WNPA Park Store, and restaurant (closed Nov - Feb) are open daily during regular business hours above.
Bandelier National Monument is open daily, year round, from dawn to dusk except during heavy snow days or other emergencies.
Park Hours
Frijoles Canyon, Tsankawi , and all park trails are open to recreation from dawn to dusk. Backpacking permits are required for overnight use and must be obtained by phone for any overnight stays in the park's backcountry. Juniper Family Campground and Ponderosa Group Campground are open 24 hours.
