What are the hours at Capulin Volcano National Monument?

Mon: 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Tue: 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Wed: 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Thu: 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Fri: 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Sat: 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Sun: 8:30AM - 4:00PM (Volcano Road Volcano Top Vehicle Access)

How much does it cost to enter Capulin Volcano National Monument?

Capulin Volcano National Monument charges $20 per vehicle, $10 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Capulin Volcano National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Capulin Volcano National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Capulin Volcano National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Capulin Volcano National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Capulin Volcano National Monument is partially closed. Volcano Top Access Closed to Vehicles over 26 feet long and to all Trailers

National Monument · NM

Partially closed

Capulin Volcano National Monument is partially closed.

Why this statusVolcano Top Access Closed to Vehicles over 26 feet long and to all Trailers

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico.

Type: National Monument
State: NM
Nearest town: Capulin

About Capulin Volcano National Monument

Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico. The views are spectacular day or night, with views of 4 different states from the volcanic rim and one of the darkest night skies in the country. Whether it's a quick stop or a day's trip, enjoy exploring the landscape of this unique volcano!

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Visitor info

Address46 Volcano Highway, Capulin, NM 88414

Phone(575) 278-2201

Websitewww.nps.gov/cavo/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	8:30AM - 4:00PM
Tue	8:30AM - 4:00PM
Wed	8:30AM - 4:00PM
Thu	8:30AM - 4:00PM
Fri	8:30AM - 4:00PM
Sat	8:30AM - 4:00PM
Sun	8:30AM - 4:00PM

Volcano Road Volcano Top Vehicle Access

Entrance fee$20 per vehicle, $10 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereCapulin Volcano National Monument is located in northeast New Mexico. The monument is located 33 miles east of Raton, NM, and 57 miles west of Clayton, NM on NM325 3 miles north of US64. No public transportation systems serve the park.

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Cibola National Forest 60 mi
Fort Union National Monument 84 mi
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 92 mi
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve 113 mi
Carson National Forest 123 mi
Amache National Historic Site 126 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Capulin Volcano National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Volcano Top Access Closed to Vehicles over 26 feet long and to all Trailers Full method: how we check park status.