LOCATION:

Albuquerque, New Mexico

 

ADDRESS:

6001 Unser Boulevard, NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120

 

TELEPHONE:

(505) 899-0205

 

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:

Las Imagines Visitor Center Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Boca Negra Unit: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Undeveloped areas (Rinconada Canyon and Volcanoes): 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

 

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:

High desert, elevation: 5,000'+. Mild most of the year. Hot and dry summers, with periods of rain from July through September. Average high temperature; 93 degrees. Winter days can be cold. Hiking boots, sunscreen, and a hat recommended. Carry water.

 

DIRECTIONS:

Visitors traveling on I-40 take Unser Boulevard exit north three miles to park visitor center; five miles to Boca Negra Unit.

 

TRANSPORTATION:

To Park: access by Interstate Highway (I-40), and various state roads. Albuquerque is serviced by an international airport, bus, and Amtrak stations. Public transportation to park is very limited. In Park: personal vehicle, tour buses, mostly walking trails.

 

FEES, COSTS, RATES:

No admission fees in most of park. Parking fee at Boca Negra Unit is $1.00/car on weekdays; $2.00/car on weekends; Call (505) 873-6620 for commercial fees at Boca Negra Canyon.

 

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

 

Visitor Center/Exhibits:

The Las Imagines Visitor Center is an interim facility with information, temporary exhibits, and educational sales materials. An information booth is located at Boca Negra Canyon.

 

Trails, Roads:

Self-guiding trails at Boca Negra Canyon. Small parking lot at Rinconada. Primitive trails elsewhere. Road to Volcanoes area. Limited vehicle access.

 

Programs/Activities:

Regularly scheduled ranger-led walks during the summer months. Group and school tours by request throughout the year. Call 505-899-0205.

 

Lodging and camping facilities:

None in park. A variety of hotels, motels, and camping sites are available around the area.

 

Food/supplies:

Local restaurants, grocery stores.

 

OTHER CONCESSIONS/NPS-MANAGED VISITOR FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

 

Educational Materials

A bookstore located at the Las Imagines Visitor Center is managed by the Southwest Parks and Monuments Association.

 

Accessibility:

At the present time, only the Las Imagines Visitor Center is wheelchair accessible.

 

Special Needs:

Parking areas for buses, trailers and RVs are available at Boca Negra Canyon; limited elsewhere.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:

Self-guiding trails through petroglyph areas at Boga Negra; hiking/picnicking in designated areas.

 

RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:

Reservations for school groups or other educational groups should be made at least two weeks prior to the visit. For reservations or more information call (505) 899-0205. At least one month s notice and application for Special Use Permits is required. Filming permits are arranged on an individual basis (based on regional guidelines). For additional information concerning special use, or filming permits, call (505) 899-0205.

 

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:

Visit park visitor center (approx. 15 minutes). Thirty minutes to one hour for petroglyphs at Boca Negra Canyon. Two to three hours for leisurely visit to Rinconada Canyon and other petroglyph areas in park.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:

Special ranger-led hikes at various times. Call park information number for details.

 

VISITOR IMPACTS:

Stay on trails. Do not touch petroglyphs as this speeds up deterioration of images. Modern graffiti and urban development are having major impacts.

 

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:

Coronado State Park, a partially excavated pueblo on the Rio Grande River is 20 miles north of the monument near Bernalillo. Old Town area of Albuquerque has historic structures, a history museum, and the Natural History Museum of New Mexico. Sandia Mountains, east of Albuquerque, have hiking trails, ski area, and tram ride. Other National Park Service areas within a two-hour drive include Bandelier National Monument to the north, Salinas Pueblo Missions to the south, and El Malpais National Monument and El Morro National Monument to the west. Acoma, the Sky City, is an hour s drive west of Petroglyph.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Write:

Petroglyph National Monument
6001 Unser Boulevard NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87120

Call:

(505) 899-0205

 

Last Updated, Monday, 12-July-1999 13:04:22
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