Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano

The Trading Post at the Ice Caves and Bandera Volcano

JACOB ALFORD

Quick Facts

Location:

12000 Ice Caves Rd. Grants, NM 87020

Designation:

Privately owned

MANAGED BY:

Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano

Amenities

13 listed

Benches/Seating, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Maps Available, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Restroom, Shelter/Cabin, Ticket Sales, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles

For a real experience in contrast, visit the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, "The Land of Fire and Ice," right on the Continental Divide. Walk through the twisted old-growth juniper, fir, and ponderosa pine trees, over the ancient lava trails, into the core of a volcano, and down into a lava tube cave.  Inside the cave, the natural layers of ice glisten blue-green in the reflected rays of sunlight illuminating natural arctic algae. Take a walk around the Bandera Volcano and view one of the best examples of a cinder cone volcanic eruption in the country.

Because Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano are privately owned, a small fee is required for entry. The historic Trading Post offers opportunities for shopping and learning about the history of the area and the family who owns the property.