MAILING ADDRESS
Capulin Volcano National Monument;
Capulin, NM 88414;
Telephone: 505-278-2201

DIRECTIONS
The Monument is in the northeastern part of the state. The Monument is three miles northeast of Capulin on NM 325. Capulin is fifty-four miles west of Clayton (US 64-87), thirty miles east from Raton.

WHEN TO VISIT
Open year round. Peak visitor month is July. Winter temperatures, 24 to 48 degrees F; Summer, 78 to 88 degrees F.

POINTS OF INTEREST
This symmetrical cinder cone is an interesting example of a geologically recent, inactive volcano.

ACTIVITIES
Visitor Center; museum/exhibits; self-guiding tours/trails; picnic areas; hiking.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Hiking trails lead around the rim of the cone and into the crater. Be alert for Rattlesnakes. Food, supplies, and overnight accommodations are available in Raton.