Bandelier National Monument

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Campgrounds

Juniper Campground
Reservations: No
Juniper Campground, a ninety-four site campground, is located on the mesa top near the park entrance station, among pinons, junipers, and some Ponderosa pines. It is available for use most of the year; may close in winter depending on weather. First-come first-served, no reservations. No hook-ups, but dump station available. Each site has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and fire grill. Water taps, and restrooms with flush toilets, centrally located. No showers in park, but available for a small fee at public pool and YMCA in Los Alamos (12 miles). Limit 10 people/2 vehicles/3 tents per site. Firewood gathering not permitted. Pets permitted only in campsites, parking areas, or along roadways, and must be on leash. Evening programs offered at campground amphitheater in summer as staffing permits. Camping fee $10/night/site.

Ponderosa Group Campground
Reservations: No
Ponderosa Campground, for groups or 10 or more only, is located along State Route 4 about 6 miles west of the Bandelier entrance station. There are two sites, capacity 50 people each; fee is $35/night/site. Parking is limited, and any group may have only 1 RV among its vehicles. Central water taps, pit toilets, fire grills, picnic tables; no hook-ups. No showers in the park, but showers are available at the public pool and the YMCA in Los Alamos (5 miles) for a small fee. Firewood gathering not permitted. Campground available seasonally, reservations required; contact (505) 672-3861 ex 534 as far in advance as possible. Sites can also be reserved for day use.

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