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Operating Hours & Seasons
Capulin Volcano NM Summer Hours
Summer hours: From late May to early September, Capulin Volcano NM is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Winter hours: From early September to late May, Capulin Volcano NM is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The park is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Vehicles may travel to the volcano rim only during staffed hours. Visitors may access the road to the rim until 10 minutes before closing. After hours, visitors can hike & bike the road to the top.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:8:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday:8:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday:8:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday:8:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:8:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:8:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:8:30 AM-5:00 PM
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- Christmas Day:
- Closed
- New Year’s Day:
- Closed
- Summer Hours:
- –
- 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thanksgiving Day:
- Closed
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $7.00 – Capulin Volcano Entrance Fee–Private Vehicle
receipt valid for 7 Days Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants to Capulin Volcano National Monument. Please contact us in advance if you are arriving in a large vehicle (RV) or bus. The maximum size of a vehicle allowed on the Volcano Road without a permit is 26 feet in length and/or 8 feet in width.
- $5.00 – Capulin Volcano Entrance Fee–Non-Commercial Organized Groups per Person Fee
Valid for 7 days. Organized groups that do not qualify for an Academic Fee Waiver are charged $5.00 per individual 16 and older (15 & under are free). Fees won’t exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Individuals or families with a valid Annual or Lifetime pass may use their pass for entry at the per person rate. Present pass & photo ID on entry. Contact us in advance if you’re in a large vehicle (RV) or bus. Max vehicle size allowed on the Volcano Road without a permit: 26′ long, 8′ wide
- $25.00 – Capulin Volcano Entrance Fee–Commercial Tours of 1 to 6 people
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers.
- $40.00 – Capulin Volcano Entrance Fee–Commercial Tours of 7 to 25 people
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers.
- $100.00 – Capulin Volcano Entrance Fee–Commercial Tours of 26 or more people
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers.
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receipt valid for 7 Days Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants to Capulin Volcano National Monument. Please contact us in advance if you are arriving in a large vehicle (RV) or bus. The maximum size of a vehicle allowed on the Volcano Road without a permit is 26 feet in length and/or 8 feet in width.
Valid for 7 days. Organized groups that do not qualify for an Academic Fee Waiver are charged $5.00 per individual 16 and older (15 & under are free). Fees won’t exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Individuals or families with a valid Annual or Lifetime pass may use their pass for entry at the per person rate. Present pass & photo ID on entry. Contact us in advance if you’re in a large vehicle (RV) or bus. Max vehicle size allowed on the Volcano Road without a permit: 26′ long, 8′ wide
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers.
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers.
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers.
A Stellar Example of Recent Volcanic Activity
Come view a dramatic landscape—a unique place of mountains, plains, and sky. Born of fire and forces continually reshaping the earth’s surface, Capulin Volcano provides access to nature’s most awe-inspiring work.
Directions
Capulin Volcano National Monument is located in northeast New Mexico. The monument is located 34 miles east of Raton, NM, and 60 miles west of Clayton, NM. No public transportation systems serve the park.
Visitor Centers
Capulin Volcano Visitor Center
The Visitor Center includes exhibits, a park film, and a bookstore.
Weather
Elevations in the park range from approximately 7,000 feet to 8,182 feet on the crater rim. Windy conditions may exist at the top of the volcano. Summers are mild (highs in the mid-80sF/approximately 30C). Thunderstorms are common in July and August. Light jackets may be needed during the summer. Winters are cold, and blizzards may result in temporary park closures. Warm and layered clothing should be worn the rest of the year.
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