Bandelier National Monument
Current Crowd Level
🟡Moderate
Some visitors, parking usually available
Best: Weekday mornings
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.
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Entrance Fee
$25 per vehicle
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Not Allowed
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Accessibility
Limited
Accepted Passes
🦅America the Beautiful Pass
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