Volcano Fest!

Joins us for the Capulin Volcano Volcano Festival and birthday party! The 9th of August will be the National Monuments 110th birthday. Friday and Saturday we will have volcano cornhole, face painting, Jr Ranger table, touch table, volcanic erruptions, button making, geo......More

Joins us for the Capulin Volcano Volcano Festival and birthday party! The 9th of August will be the National Monuments 110th birthday. Friday and Saturday we will have volcano cornhole, face painting, Jr Ranger table, touch table, volcanic erruptions, button making, geology talks, volcano bingo, sun viewing, and a star party on Saturday night!

Dark Sky Night

Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Capulin was named a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association in 2016. Capulin Volcano holds Dark Sky viewing most Saturday nights during Summer months, and select nights Fall, Winter, and Spring. G......More

Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Capulin was named a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association in 2016. Capulin Volcano holds Dark Sky viewing most Saturday nights during Summer months, and select nights Fall, Winter, and Spring. Giant telescopes are provided by us, and the dark northeastern New Mexico skies by nature. You will see planets, galaxies, nebula, and other amazing sights all with your own eyes.Capulin Volcano is at a higher altitude of over 6,000 feet. Nights can get chilly even in summer. A jacket, long pants, and closed toe shoes are recommended to attend a Dark Sky program. No reservations are needed.

Dark Sky Night

Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Capulin was named a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association in 2016. Capulin Volcano holds Dark Sky viewing most Saturday nights during Summer months, and select nights Fall, Winter, and Spring. G......More

Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Capulin was named a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association in 2016. Capulin Volcano holds Dark Sky viewing most Saturday nights during Summer months, and select nights Fall, Winter, and Spring. Giant telescopes are provided by us, and the dark northeastern New Mexico skies by nature. You will see planets, galaxies, nebula, and other amazing sights all with your own eyes.Capulin Volcano is at a higher altitude of over 6,000 feet. Nights can get chilly even in summer. A jacket, long pants, and closed toe shoes are recommended to attend a Dark Sky program. No reservations are needed.

Sunset hike

Join a Ranger for a Sunset hike of the Volcano rim! Subjects include geology, geography, astronomy, and the park after at twilight. Reservations required. Call 575-278-2201 for information on start times, availability, and reservations. 

Sunset hike

Join a Ranger for a Sunset hike of the Volcano rim! Subjects include geology, geography, astronomy, and the park after at twilight. Reservations required. Call 575-278-2201 for information on start times, availability, and reservations. 

Astronomy Festival

Ranger Program begins at 7:00. Night sky viewing starts at 7:30pm. Follow the red lights from the Visitor Center to the observing area. Wear warm clothing.Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Capulin was named a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park by the International Da......More

Ranger Program begins at 7:00. Night sky viewing starts at 7:30pm. Follow the red lights from the Visitor Center to the observing area. Wear warm clothing.Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Capulin was named a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association in 2016. Capulin Volcano holds Dark Sky viewing most Saturday nights during Summer months, and select nights Fall, Winter, and Spring. Giant telescopes are provided by us, and the dark northeastern New Mexico skies by nature. You will see planets, galaxies, nebula, and other amazing sights all with your own eyes.Capulin Volcano is at a higher altitude of over 6,000 feet. Nights can get chilly even in summer. A jacket, long pants, and closed toe shoes are recommended to attend a Dark Sky program. No reservations are needed.

Moonlight Hike

Join a Ranger for a moonlight hike of the Volcano rim! Subjects include night time biology, lunar geography, astronomy, and the park after dark. Reservations required. Call 575-278-2201 for information on start times, availability, and reservations.