Valle Grande

Looking across Valle Grande toward the caldera's east rim.

NPS/Irene Owsley

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Amenities

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Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Electric Car Charging Station, Entrance Passes for Sale, Food/Drink - Snacks, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Hitching Post/Corral, Information, Information - Maps Available, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Junior Ranger Activity, Junior Ranger Booklet Available, Large Print, Parking - Auto, Permits Issued, Picnic Table, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Valle Grande is the largest and most prominent valley within Valles Caldera National Preserve. Visible from NM State Route 4, this sweeping montane grassland only makes up about 15% of the entire caldera, but it is the most accessible and developed portion of the park, lending to its "front-country" status.