Valles Caldera National Preserve

National Preserve · New Mexico

Información Ver 2 alertas actuales

Scattered clouds over landscape view of winding river and brown grasslands
Foto: NPS Photo

Alertas actuales (2)

  • Información

    Backcountry route open to vehicles May 15 - November 15

    Valles Caldera's backcountry road system opens to vehicles on Friday, May 15, 2026. Forty vehicles passes will be issued per day through November 15, when the route closes for the 2026 season. Passes may be reserved up to 3 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Any remaining daily passes will be available on a first come, first served basis in the Volcano Discovery Center.

    Más información del parque: Backcountry route open to vehicles May 15 - November 15

  • Información

    Trail closure for pipeline restoration project

    The VC09/South Valle Toledo/Posos Trail from the Valle Toledo parking area to the eastern park boundary is closed for restoration. The NPS is working on a trail reroute and will provide details as soon as possible.

    Más información del parque: Trail closure for pipeline restoration project

Horarios

Valle Grande Main Entrance

Horario habitual: Valle Grande Main Entrance
Todos los días9:00AM - 5:00PM

Próximamente:

  • 26 nov.: Thanksgiving Day (cerrado)

Valle Grande Main Entrance is located at mile marker 39.2 along New Mexico Highway 4.

Centros de visitantes

Volcano Discovery Center

Volcano Discovery Center

Horario habitual: Volcano Discovery Center
Todos los días9:00AM - 4:30PM

Próximamente:

  • 26 nov.: Thanksgiving Closure (cerrado)

Winter storms may cause the Volcano Discovery Center to be closed until the road and parking can be plowed.

Eventos de los próximos días

  • The Valles Caldera Eruption Experience

    · 09:30 AM – 09:45 AM, 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM, 01:30 PM – 01:45 PM, 02:30 PM – 02:45 PM, 03:30 PM – 03:45 PM, 04:30 PM – 04:45 PM · This experience takes place at the Volcano Discovery Center, located in the Cabin District approximately 4 miles into the park from NM-4. · Gratis

  • Wildlife Photography

    · 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM · Meet at the Volcano Discovery Center. · Gratis

  • Wildlife Photography

    · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Meet at the Volcano Discovery Center. · Gratis

  • Caldera Reverie: Artistic Visions from a Volcanic Landscape

    · 11:00 AM – 04:30 PM · The Jemez Fine Art Gallery is located at 17346 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025. · Gratis

Sobre este parque

About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich ranching history.