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Is tent rocks closed for Covid?
Season/Hours. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument remains closed due to COVID-19. The Bureau of Land Management in coordination with our partners in the gateway community of Pueblo de Cochiti will be transitioning to a day use reservation system when it is safe to reopen the Monument.
Why is Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument closed?
While the initial closure was an attempt to reduce COVID-19 exposure to the gateway community of Pueblo de Cochiti, BLM has decided to maintain the closure status of the Monument until a reopening plan has been finalized.
Where are the tent rocks?
| Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Nearest city | Cochiti Pueblo, NM |
| Coordinates | 35°39′37″N 106°24′30″W |
| Area | 5,402 acres (21.86 km2) |
What is New Mexico’s only national park?
New Mexico has two national parks (Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands), two national historical parks (Chaco Culture, Pecos), one national heritage area (Northern Rio Grande) and 11 national monuments, including four administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Are dogs allowed at Tent Rocks?
While fairly uniform in shape, the tent rock formations vary in height from a few feet up to 90 feet. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Monument.
How was tent rocks formed?
The area owes its remarkable geology to layers of volcanic rock and ash deposited by pyroclastic flow from a volcanic explosion within the Jemez Volcanic Field that occurred 6 to 7 million years ago. Over time, weathering and erosion of these layers has created canyons and tent rocks.
Can you see tent rocks by car?
The tent rocks can be seen by car from a distance and you can park and walk at their bases and I suggest if you have a decent car do both.
How were tent rocks formed?
What to do in Kasha Katuwe National Monument?
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument. The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a remarkable outdoor laboratory, offering an opportunity to observe, study, and experience the geologic processes that shape natural landscapes.
What is the Kasha-Katuwe tent rocks National Monument?
The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a remarkable outdoor laboratory, offering an opportunity to observe, study, and experience the geologic processes that shape natural landscapes.
Will Kasha-Katuwe tent rocks National Monument reopen?
The Bureau of Land Management in coordination with our partners in the gateway community of Pueblo de Cochiti will implement a day use reservation system in order to reopen Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument and meet the CDC, state and local guidance related to COVID-19. Advance reservations are required for all visitors.
What is the relative location of Kasha Katuwe?
/ 35.66028°N 106.40833°W / 35.66028; -106.40833 Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located approximately 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, near Cochiti Pueblo.