NPS•Los Alamos, NM•10.5h from Austin

Bandelier NM — Juniper Family Campground

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$20/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Max Length

36 ft

Highlights

▶ Juniper-piñon forest at 6,600 ft, steps from Tyuonyi Pueblo loop trail and 25-ft cliff dwelling ladders
▶ Canyon walls glow gold and ochre at sunrise — outstanding camp photography
▶ Valles Caldera NP (20 min north) and Cochiti Lake COE (30 min south) make this a multi-day hub

Planning Notes

94 sites; Loops B & C on Recreation.gov; Loop A (15 sites) walk-up only. Dump station closed mid-Oct to mid-April. 35 miles SW of Santa Fe. From Austin: ~10.5 hrs.

Contact: (505) 672-3861

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.