Sandia Cave, NM
Visitor Services

There is an unpaved parking lot.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees The USFS charges a fee for parking.		Accessibility The entrance to the cave is reached only by a wooden spiral staircase, which does not appear to be accessible to wheelchairs.
	Restrooms The cave supplies a "portapotty" for the convenience of visitors.

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Special Considerations

Never explore the caves alone. Bring a flashlight, and a hat to cover your head. You might also consider a scarf to protect your lungs and something to protect delicate equipment like cameras from the yellow ochre mineral dust found on cave walls and formations, and in the air.

There is a 10-minute hike to reach the caves, and the entrance is accessible only by a wooden spiral staircase.

Visitors should consider visiting the Sandia Man display at the Museum of Archaeology and Material Culture in Cedar Crest first, to gain a greater appreciation of the significance of these caves.

Restrictions

Several areas of the cave are blocked off, but visitors can explore the main area. Do not explore the cave alone!