Union County

Volcano Road Closure August 20th

Volcano Road will be closed due to construction August 20th. The Visitor Center, Park Film, Museum, Boca and Lava Flow trails, and Bookstore will all be open.

Volcano Road Closed to RVs and Buses over 26 feet, and to all Trailers.

The Volcano top road is not accessible to RVs, buses, attached trailers, or any other vehicle over 26 feet in length, due to the narrowness and weight limits of Volcano Road. Trailer drop off and RV/bus parking is available at the Visitor Center.

Summer road work in area and monument

Chipseal work has begun on NM325 which may delay access to Capulin through mid-July. Volcano Road chipseal begins September 15th. Watch for fresh tar and loose gravel as well as construction vehicles and workers.

Credit/Debit Card Only to pay entrance fees

Capulin Volcano only accepts credit/debit cards for entrance fees. Our cooperating association Park Store accepts cash, credit/debit cards, and checks. There are limited cash only entrance passes available through our cooperating association Park Store.

Red Flag Warning issued March 1 at 11:35AM MST until March 2 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

11:35 AM — March 2nd, 3:45 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 229, 230 and 233. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Fire Weather Watch issued March 1 at 11:35AM MST until March 3 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

11:35 AM — March 2nd, 3:45 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 229, 230 and 233. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning issued March 1 at 10:40AM MST until March 2 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

10:40 AM — March 2nd, 2:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY FOR THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions will develop Monday across the Northeast Highlands along and east of the I-25 corridor from Ribera to Las Vegas to Raton. Strong southwest winds and low humidity will allow any fire that starts to spread rapidly. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) from 11 AM to 7 PM Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Volcano Rim and Vent trail close at 3:30pm

Due to the Volcano top area closing to vehicles at 4:15pm there is not enough time to finish a top hike after 3:30pm. The volcano top must be clear of ALL vehicles by 4:15pm daily.