Ponderosa, New Mexico · Sandoval County · Visitor Center
An interactive exhibit allows you to experience the caldera-forming eruption. Interpretive signs and viewing scopes allow further exploration. Park store offers clothing, gifts, books, and snacks. Accessible parking and ramp are at the building's rear entrance.
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An interactive exhibit allows you to experience the caldera-forming eruption. Interpretive signs and viewing scopes allow further exploration. Park store offers clothing, gifts, books, and snacks. Accessible parking and ramp are at the building's rear entrance.
From Jemez Springs: Follow NM State Route 4 north for 22 miles. The entrance has a gate and signs on your left. Follow the dirt road 4 miles to the Volcano Discovery Center. From Los Alamos: Follow NM State Route 4 west for 18 miles. The entrance has a gate and signs on your right. Follow the dirt road 4 miles to the Volcano Discovery Center.
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