Petroglyph National Monument — Gps Lat: 35.139 Gps Long: -106.711
Albuquerque, NM Location

National Monument

Operating Hours & Seasons

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - Boca Negra Canyon Parking Fees
  Automobiles and RVs: $1 weekdays or $2 weekends Commercial Buses: $25 for mini buses (seat 25 or less) $50 for full size motor coaches School Buses: call (505) 899-0205 x 332 for information There are no other fees charged in the monument.

About

A Landscape of Symbols

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.

Directions

From Interstate 40, take the Unser Blvd. exit (#154) proceed north 3 miles to Western Trail. Turn left or west onto Western Trail and follow road to the Visitor Center parking lot. From Interstate 25, take the Paseo del Norte exit (#232) and proceed west to Coors Road exit south (you'll need to be in the center lane to veer left at the Y). Proceed south on Coors Road to Western Trail. Turn right or west onto Western Trail and follow road to the Visitor Center parking lot. GPS: Lat: 35.139 Long: -106.711

Visitor Center
There are not any petroglyph viewing trails at the visitor center. All petroglyph viewing trails are a 1 to 7 mile driving distance from the visitor center. If you are being dropped off, have your driver wait for you. Get maps, trail guides, and driving directions to the petroglyph viewing trails. A Western National Park Store is housed in the visitor center. Purchase federal America the Beautiful Land Passes. We also issue the Annual Military, Access, and Fourth Grader passes at the visitor center.

Weather

Altitude approx. 5000 ft. Usually sunny and dry, with low relative humidity. Winter temperatures range from 45 to 50 degrees F. Summer temperatures range from 88-99 degrees F. 278 days of sunshine per year. Spring can be windy with 20 to 30 mph sustained winds which can produce periods of blowing sand and dust. For current weather forecast, Google Albuquerque weather.

Permits and Reservations Information