National Monument

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is a National Monument in New Mexico. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 4 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

New Mexico National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Pink flowers and green foliage frame the roofless remains of a stone mission.
Quarai Mission In Spring · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three distinct sites offer a glimpse into a unique time in history—a time entrenched with cultural borrowing, conflict and struggles.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

4

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

See all 6 things to do in Salinas Pueblo Missions →

Activities the NPS lists for Salinas Pueblo Missions.

AstronomyStargazingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is open 7 days a week year-round except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Headquarters, Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira
DayHours
Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: Salinas Pueblo Missions is located at an elevation of 6100-6500 ft (1860-1980 m) in an arid climate. Average annual rainfall is about 15 inches. Winters can be cold and snowy.

Contact and directions

Phone
5058472585
Email
[email protected]
Address
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Mountainair, NM 87036-0517
Coordinates
34.3542, -106.2050· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Abó Visitor CenterMon 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM5058472400Yes
Gran Quivira Visitor CenterMon 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM—Yes
Headquarters Visitor CenterDaily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM—Yes
Quarai Visitor CenterMon 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM—Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/sapu/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.