Capulin Volcano National Monument - Facilities

Winter hours are from Labor Day to Memorial Day: 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

Summer hours are from Memorial Day through Labor Day: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm.

Location
0.6 mile past the Monument entrance

Closures
The Volcano Road, which leads to the rim, is approximately two miles long. Trailers, towed vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians are prohibited because the road is narrow and has no shoulders. The road is closed after park hours. Snow, ice accumulation, and/or severe thunderstorms can also close the Volcano Road. Current road conditions are available by calling monument headquarters.

Exhibits
The visitor center contains exhibits about geology, natural history and human history of Capulin Volcano. A ten-minute video shown in the Visitor Center auditorium details the story of Capulin"s eruption and the surrounding Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field. A short Nature Trail is adjacent to the Visitor Center.

Available Facilities
A sales outlet, operated by Western Parks and Monuments Association, is located in the Visit