Timed-entry vehicle pass for the backcountry route through this New Mexico volcanic caldera preserve; passes release monthly with a small first-come allotment.
Two monthly batches release on the 1st of each month: the first set of 10 passes per day three months out, and the second set of 25 passes per day one month out. Trip window: 2026-05-15 → 2026-11-15.
5 first-come, first-served passes are available each day on site; check official sources for current availability and timing. Trip window: 2026-05-15 → 2026-11-15.
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Reservable
Reservable · Standard Nonelectric sites are $20.00 for the Season.
Reservable · Redondo Campground will be a reservation only campground starting in 2026. Reservations will be open in 6 month increments or can be made the same day of arrival if the site is not already reserved. Campground fees are $15 for 2 vehicles MAX per night for each site. Redondo Campground is available for the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay program. To utilize this program, please download the REC.GOV app prior to arriving (limited cell service in the area) and proceed to the Scan & Pay using the QR codes at the site. Cell phone signal and WiFi are not needed for Scan & Pay once you have the app downloaded .
Reservable + first-come · Camping Fees. Payment for reservations is due upon booking. You may pay for first-come, first-serve campsites (loop A) at the self-pay kiosk in the campground or in-person at the Bandelier Visitor Center during business hours. Entrance fees. Bandelier National Monument charges an entrance fee separate from camping fees. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the Automated Fee Machine at the Bandelier Entrance Station, at the Bandelier Visitor Center during business hours or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page. Entrance passes or Federal Interagency Passes must be displayed in all vehicles while in the park. Non-commercial group (scouts, church group, etc.) entrance fees, visit: Non-Commercial Groups at Bandelier Commercial group entrance fees, visit: Commercial Tours at Bandelier