Place guide

Valles Caldera National Preserve

A spectacular 13-mile volcanic caldera now a national preserve with vast elk meadows and fly-fishing streams.

📍GPS: 35.920616, -106.501712

Scenic view of Valles Caldera National Preserve

TMP: Valles Caldera National Preserve

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Nearby places

Las Conchas

About 7 miles away

A popular climbing area in the Jemez Mountains known for accessible sport routes, volcanic cliffs, and cool summer temperatures.

Los Alamos

About 12 miles away

A city built in secrecy and the birthplace of the world's first atomic bomb.