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Capulin Volcano National Monument

VISITOR CENTERS

Capulin Volcano Visitor Center

Location
0.6 mile past the Monument entrance

Closures
The Volcano Road, which leads to the rim, is approximately two miles long. Trailers, towed vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians are prohibited because the road is narrow and has no shoulders. The road is closed after park hours. Snow, ice accumulation, and/or severe thunderstorms can also close the Volcano Road. Current road conditions are available by calling monument headquarters.

Exhibits
The visitor center contains exhibits about geology, natural history and human history of Capulin Volcano. A ten-minute video shown in the Visitor Center auditorium details the story of Capulin's eruption and the surrounding Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field. A short Nature Trail is adjacent to the Visitor Center.

Available Facilities
A sales outlet, operated by Western Parks and Monuments Association, is located in the Visitor Center. Publications on geology, natural history, cultural history, and a wide selection of children's books are for sale.