About the Momument
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument lies within the ancestral homeland of the Pueblo de Cochiti and remains a place of deep cultural, spiritual, and historical significance to the Pueblo people. Known traditionally as Kasha-Katuwe, meaning “white cliffs,” this landscape has been shaped not only by volcanic activity and erosion over millions of years, but by centuries of Pueblo presence, knowledge, and stewardship.
For the Pueblo de Cochiti, Kasha-Katuwe is a living cultural landscape. The cliffs, mesas, and canyons are connected to oral histories, traditional teachings, and long-standing relationships between the people and the land. These places have served as areas for travel, observation, learning, and spiritual reflection across generations. Respect for the land is central to Pueblo values, and care for Kasha-Katuwe reflects responsibilities passed down through families and community leadership.
Hours of Operation
- Open: Thursday through Monday
- Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday
- Monument Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Visitor Check-In: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Last Visitor Entry: 1:00 PM
The last visitor entry at 1:00 PM allows guests sufficient time to enjoy the monument while respecting the 4:00 PM closure. This schedule also supports the Pueblo de Cochiti in conducting daily operations and cultural activities during the afternoon and evening hours.
Additional Monument Information
Seasonal Closure
- Closed annually from December 15 through January 31
Access & Regulations
- No dogs or pets allowed
- A Tribal Access Pass is required, in addition to a recreation.gov pass for the BLM-managed portion of the monument
- The monument may be closed on any given day at the direction of Tribal Leadership in observance of cultural days, ceremonies, or community needs
Visitor Center Assistance
- For assistance with purchasing a Tribal Access Pass, please contact the Cochiti Visitor Center at 505-584-0627 or 505-948-0182
Educational Field Trips (Permit Required)
- Non-tribally owned schools: $200 permit fee (daily student limit applies)
- Tribally owned schools: $150 permit fee (daily student limit applies)
Contacts for Kasha Katuwe
- (505)803-3474
- tentrocks@cochiti.org
While visitors may experience the monument as a natural wonder, it is also a place where Pueblo traditions and cultural practices continue today. Certain times and areas may be reserved for community activities or ceremonies. The Pueblo de Cochiti asks all visitors to honor this living connection by following regulations, respecting closures, and visiting with mindfulness and care.
Through continued stewardship, the Pueblo de Cochiti ensures that Kasha-Katuwe remains protected for future generations—as a place of cultural continuity and as a shared space for learning and appreciation.
We appreciate your cooperation in respecting Pueblo lands, traditions, and stewardship while visiting Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument .Inclement weather may affect trail and road conditions and could result in closures to ensure visitor safety.
