Last updated: May 5, 2026
Place
Capulin Volcano National Monument, the Santa Fe National Historic Trail
NPS Photo/Richard Blake
Quick Facts
Location:
46 Volcano Highway, Capulin, New Mexico 88414.
Significance:
A significant landmark on the Santa Fe NHT.
Designation:
National Monument; historic site on the Santa Fe NHT.
Amenities
1 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
This geologic feature served as a significant landmark to travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. Now a National Monument, this landscape is part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field and showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico. The views are spectacular day or night, with views of 4 different states from the volcanic rim and one of the darkest night skies in the country.
Site Information
Location (46 Volcano Highway, Capulin, New Mexico 88414.)