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Valles Caldera National Preserve
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- Designation
- National Preserve
- State
- NM
- Park address
- Jemez Springs, NM
- Entrance fee
- Private vehicle: $25.00; Motorcycle: $20.00; Per person: $15.00; Park annual pass: $45.00NPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Notes
Designation Date: 07/25/2000
About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich ranching history.
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Instant Film Photography Program
Instant Film Photography Program Park Event · Valles Caldera National Preserve · Oct 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:30 AM NPS/Irene Owsley Instant Film Photography Prog…
Caldera Reverie Opening Reception
Caldera Reverie Opening Reception Park Event · Valles Caldera National Preserve · Oct 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM–4:00 PM NPS/Rachel Black Caldera Reverie: Artistic Visi…
Bio-sonification Plant Meditation
Bio-sonification Plant Meditation Park Event · Valles Caldera National Preserve · Oct 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM–3:30 PM NPS Join a park ranger for plant meditation in…