National Monument · New Mexico, United States
Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument is a national monument in New Mexico, United States, covering 33,677 acres (13,628 ha), established in 1916.
National Monument · New Mexico, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 33,677 acres (13,628 ha) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Coordinates | 35.7789° N, 106.3210° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument is a 33,677-acre (136 km2) United States National Monument near Los Alamos in Sandoval and Los Alamos counties, New Mexico. The monument preserves the homes and territory of the Ancestral Puebloans of a later era in the Southwest. Most of the pueblo structures date to two eras, dating between AD 1150 and 1600. The monument comprises 50 square miles (130 km2) of the Pajarito Plateau, on the slopes of the Jemez volcanic field in the Jemez Mountains.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Famous trails
- Pueblo Loop Trail — 1.4 miles (2.3 km) — Easy
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Airports near this park
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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 53.6 miles away
Parks nearby
Valles Caldera National Preserve
Cerrillos Hills State Park
Fenton Lake State Park
Hyde Memorial State Park
Pecos National Historical Park
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
More parks in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bandelier National Monument?
Bandelier National Monument is in New Mexico, United States (35.7789° N, 106.3210° W).
When was Bandelier National Monument established?
Bandelier National Monument was established in 1916, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Bandelier National Monument?
Bandelier National Monument covers 33,677 acres (13,628 ha).
Does Bandelier National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes — Bandelier National Monument has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandelier_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/band/ — Official park page.