Bandelier costs $25 per car
Bandelier National Monument charges $25 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $20. Kids 15 and under get in free. A Bandelier annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Bandelier National Monument fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Bandelier annual pass | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Every pass includes Tsankawi. Digital passes must be printed before you arrive. Sources: National Park Service, Bandelier National Monument fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in New Mexico
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | $15 per person |
|---|---|
| White Sands National Park | $25 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: All entrance passes are all valid for seven days and include access to all areas of the park, including Tsankawi. Children 15 years and younger are free. All digital Site Passes must be printed prior to arriving at Bandelier.
About the main pass: Pass covers all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car, truck, camper, or van up to 15 passengers). Auto passes are non-transferable and not replaced if lost or stolen. Entrance passes do not cover camping fees.
About the annual pass: Valid for one year from month of purchase. Admits passholder and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder plus up to 3 other people when entry is by other means (foot, bicycle).
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $45 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Bandelier? The $45 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Bandelier National Monument?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Bandelier free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Bandelier?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Bandelier?
No. Bandelier is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.