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Bandelier National Monument
Fees & Reservations
vireo
NPS Photo by Sally King
Wildlife, like this Plumbeous Vireo family, is abundant in the park.
ENTRANCE FEES

7-Day Automobile/Vehicle Permit
 $12.00
 
Entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van). Non-transferable.


7-Day Single Entry Permit
$6.00
 
Per person entrance fee for visitors traveling on foot or bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Non-transferable.

Bandelier National Monument Annual Pass
$30.00
Valid for one year from month of purchase. Admits purchaser and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and his/her immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (foot, bicycle). Non transferable, non-refundable and does not cover camping fees.

Tour Groups - Commercial Vehicles

Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included).
1 – 6 passengers: $25.00 per vehicle plus $6.00 per person (16 years of age or older)
7 – 15 passengers: $50.00 per vehicle
16 – 25 passengers: $60.00 per vehicle
26+ passengers: $150.00
more information for commercial tours...



 
2007ParksPass
NPS Photo
2007 Interagency Pass

America the Beautiful Pass Series
Starting January 1, 2007 the old Golden Age, Golden Eagle, and Golden Access Passes was replaced with a new series of interagency passes called the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. For more information click here.

All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass.

 

Non-commercial Organized Groups

Groups and organizations that are non-commercial, and do not qualify for an educational fee waiver (churches, school clubs, scout groups, and other organizations), are charged per person. The fee is $6/person for those aged 16 and over.
Click here for more information.

 
Abert's Squirrel
Photo by Sally King
Abert's Squirrel

Educational Groups
Free! - Entrance fee waiver available for bona fide educational groups visiting the park as part of their course work; call at least 2 weeks in advance to submit form for fee waiver (505)672-3861 x 534 (or e-mail us).
More information for educational groups.

 

Activity Fees

Juniper Campground
$12 per night, per campsite - Limits are two vehicles, three tents and 10 people per site. Overflow parking is available. Fee is $6 for holders of Golden Age or Golden Access Passes. The campground is self-registration; reservations are not available, but there are almost always spaces available.

Ponderosa Group Campground
$35 per night - Ponderosa Campground is available for groups (minimum 10, maximum 50 people per site). Reservations are required (505-672-3861 x 534, or e-mail e-mail us) for the two sites; flat fee $35 per site per night.

Katydid  

Did You Know?
Katydids are often called leaf hoppers. Their wings and body look like vegetation, a form of camouflage which offers this insect some protection from predators.

Last Updated: January 02, 2008 at 11:46 EST