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Valles Caldera National Preserve, Jemez Springs

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Valles Caldera National Preserve reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
392 reviews
Google
4.8
TripAdvisor
  • Had a great time! The views where amazing! The female Ranger was very helpful and informative. We got to play in the snow. We had a sled we used at White Sands. Hope to come back during the... 
    Had a great time! The views where amazing! The female Ranger was very helpful and informative. We got to play in the snow. We had a sled we used at White Sands. Hope to come back during the...  more »
  • Came here from nearby Bandelier. Found that only a small portion of the park beyond the ranger station was open to the public this time of year. Even so, we saw coyotes and prairie dogs in the snow....  more
    Came here from nearby Bandelier. Found that only a small portion of the park beyond the ranger station was open to the public this time of year. Even so, we saw coyotes and prairie dogs in the snow....  more »
  • My husband & I visited last fall on a day trip from Albuquerque and we can't wait to go back and explore some more. Gorgeous! we saw lots of birds and a small herd of elk. 
    My husband & I visited last fall on a day trip from Albuquerque and we can't wait to go back and explore some more. Gorgeous! we saw lots of birds and a small herd of elk.  more »
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  • Breathtaking views! Amazing creation. So many prairie dogs along the route. Initially we thought they were gophers. Unfortunately there are no signs in the park, we had to ask for a special permit to get inside, no places to pull over. I still give the 5 stars for the beauty of nature. Land of enchantment it is.
  • The unique beauty of this place is well worth a visit. Arriving here after driving NM4 on the Jemez Mountains Scenic drive (through all the fire ravaged forests) was a breath of fresh greenery to behold. Sadly, we saw no elk. Perhaps wrong time of day? Wrong time of year? Staff we spoke to outside of visitors center were very knowledgeable and friendly.
  • Off rt 4, up road 105. Private property so be respectful. Locked FS gate, turn around and park so others can turn around. FS is was still evaluating site for reclamation and future use when we visited. Stopped and shared discoveries, history with each other.
  • Such a great place to visit. It's full of hiking trails with great views. Look up the trails and verify their availability before making your journey. Also, be sure to pack water and food because it's rural.
  • Great park! Due to the fire potential, not much we open but it was nice to drive through and take the La Jara trail. It was hot in early June so take water and hats!

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