National Preserve · New Mexico, United States
Valles Caldera National Preserve
Valles Caldera National Preserve is a national preserve in New Mexico, United States, covering 89,832 acres (36,354 ha), established in 2000.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Preserve |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 89,832 acres (36,354 ha) |
| Established | 2000 |
| Coordinates | 35.8667° N, 106.5667° 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 Valles Caldera National Preserve
The Valles Caldera (or Jemez Caldera) is a 13.7-mile-wide (22.0 km) volcanic caldera in the Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico. Hot springs, streams, fumaroles, natural gas seeps, and volcanic domes dot the caldera landscape. The highest point in the caldera is Redondo Peak, an 11,254-foot (3,430 m) resurgent lava dome located entirely within the caldera and surrounded by moat-like flows of rhyolitic solidified lavas. Located within the caldera are several grass valleys, or valles, the largest of which is Valle Grande (locally VY-ay GRAHN-day), the only one accessible by a paved road.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 57.2 miles away
Parks nearby
Fenton Lake State Park
Bandelier National Monument
Cerrillos Hills State Park
Hyde Memorial State Park
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Petroglyph National Monument
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Valles Caldera National Preserve?
Valles Caldera National Preserve is in New Mexico, United States (35.8667° N, 106.5667° W).
When was Valles Caldera National Preserve established?
Valles Caldera National Preserve was established in 2000, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Valles Caldera National Preserve?
Valles Caldera National Preserve covers 89,832 acres (36,354 ha).
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/Valles_Caldera_National_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/vall/ — Official park page.