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Capulin Volcano National Monument
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Capulin Volcano National Monument

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Park Closure Volcano Top Access Closed to Vehicles over 26 feet long and to all Trailers

The Volcano top access is closed to all RVs, buses, attached pull trailers, or any other vehicle over 26 feet in length due to public safety concerns and limited parking.  Trailer drop-off and RV/bus parking are available at the visitor center.

Caution Bicycles and Pedestrians now allowed on Volcano Road

Capulin Volcano Highway is now a roadway shared by multiple users that include vehicles, hikers, bikers, walkers and runners. Dogs on a minimum 6-foot leash are also allowed on the roadway. Be watchful of others that are present on the highway. Follow the new traffic flow signs a Details open_in_new

Information Credit/Debit Card Only to pay entrance fees

Capulin Volcano only accepts credit/debit cards for entrance fees. Our cooperating association Park Store accepts cash, credit/debit cards, and checks. There are limited cash only entrance passes available through our cooperating association Park Store. Details open_in_new

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Das Capulin Volcano National Monument ist ein erloschener Vulkan im Nordosten von New Mexico. Reisende besuchen ihn, um die Wanderwege zu erkunden und die panoramischen Ausblicke auf das Raton-Clayton Vulkanfeld zu genießen, das über 100 Vulkankegel umfasst.

Mehr lesen

Das Monument bietet einen Einblick in vulkanische Aktivitäten und die Naturgeschichte der Region. Das Besucherzentrum bietet lehrreiche Ausstellungen, was es zu einem lohnenswerten Halt für diejenigen macht, die sich für Geologie und die einzigartige Landschaft der Gegend interessieren.

In Bildern

View of cinder cone volcano and the road leading to the top of the volcano as seen from the air.
View of cinder cone volcano and the road leading to the top of the volcano as seen from the air.

Aktivitäten

View the Night Sky at Capulin Volcano
30-120 Minutes · Winter/Spring

View the night sky at a volcano! Capulin Volcano National Monument is a International Dark Sky Place, which me...
Drive to the Top of Capulin Volcano
30-120 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Drive to the top of an extinct cinder cone volcano on a historic road. Once at the top you can enjoy the views...
Explore the Visitor Center at Capulin Volcano
5-30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Learn more about volcanoes and Capulin's eruption by exploring the exhibits in the visitor center.
Hike Trails at the Base of Capulin Volcano
10-180 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The trails at the base of Capulin Volcano are less traveled and quieter than the ones on the top and offer a d...
Become a Junior Ranger at Capulin Volcano
20-45 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Learn about volcanoes, geology, and the history of Capulin Volcano while completing the Junior Ranger Program!...

Practical

At a glance

Eingerichtet
1916
Öffnen
Daily 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Preis
Per Person $10, Non-commercial Groups $10, Motorcycle $15
Barrierefreiheit
partially accessible
Adresse
46 Volcano Highway, Capulin, NM 88414
Öffnungszeiten
Daily 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Telefon
5752782201
Preis
~€9
Webseite
www.nps.gov

Wissenswertes

Kommen Sie früh, um Menschenmengen zu vermeiden, besonders an Wochenenden.
Tickets können am Eingang gekauft werden, Barzahlung oder Karte werden akzeptiert.
Kleiden Sie sich in Schichten, da die Temperaturen erheblich variieren können.
Überprüfen Sie saisonale Straßensperrungen während der Wintermonate.

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