Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
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. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Cochiti Pueblo tribe, it was established as a national monument by President Bill Clinton in January 2001. Kasha-Katuwe means "white cliffs" in the Pueblo language Keresan. The monument is a unit of the BLM's National Conservation Lands.
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| Designation | National Monument |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | New Mexico |
| Size | 5,403 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| National Conservation Lands id | NLCS000523 |
| Center point | 35.6584, -106.4230 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 23) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 4 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Fire nearby
- WildfireFrijoles
37 mi from the center point · 15,956 acres · 74% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 9.6 miSanto Domingo Indian Trading Post ↗Domingo, NM
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument?
5,403 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
What state is Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in?
New Mexico.
Source: How states are assigned
Can I camp at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Cochiti Campground, 3.8 miles out. 4 in all are within ten miles. Rules vary by unit; the BLM page has the current camping rules.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument?
A point inside the boundary is at 35.658, -106.423. Bandelier National Monument is 8 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
Is there a fire near Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-18, the nearest Frijoles at 37 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 23 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument?
Bandelier National Monument (8 mi), Manhattan Project National Historical Park (15 mi) and Valles Caldera National Preserve (17 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument?
1 National Register listing within 15 miles, including Santo Domingo Indian Trading Post.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the BLM National Conservation Lands layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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