Capulin Volcano National Monument, NM
Visitor Services

Service Description Service Description
Fees Fees
$3 per person/motorcycle for 7 days or $5 per private vehicle for 7 days. An annual pass is $10.		 Accessibility Accessibility
The Visitor Center, Nature Trail, and crater rim overlooks are all handicap accessible. The picnic area has accessible restrooms and picnic tables. The video shown in the Visitor Center... More information on Accessibility
Information Information

For more information, please visit http://www.nps.gov/cavo/ or call 505-278-2201.

 Restrooms Restrooms
There are toilet facilities here.
Retail Retail
There are places to shop here.

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Special Considerations

The road is narrow with no shoulders; as a result, trailers, towed vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians are prohibited.

The road is closed after park hours.

Strollers are prohibited on the Crater Rim and Crater Vent Trails. Child carrier backpacks are available for loan at the Visitor Center. Pets are prohibited on all of the park trails.

Snow, ice accumulation, and/or severe thunderstorms may result in closing of the Volcano Road. Current road conditions are available by calling monument headquarters at 505-278-2201.

Seasons

High Season

July is the busiest month at the park, with around 15,000 visitors. The majority of visitors arrive between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., sometimes causing 15-30 minute delays to tour the volcano.



Winter

The park is open all winter, weather permitting. The park will close if the state highway to the area is closed. The volcano road will close at the discretion of park staff.