New-Mexico Points of Interest

Alcove House


Alcove House is a popular point of interest located in the Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. This unique site is a cave dwelling that was once home to the Ancestral Pueblo People.

One of the main reasons to visit Alcove House is to learn about the history and culture of the Ancestral Pueblo People who lived in this area thousands of years ago. Visitors can explore the cave dwelling and see firsthand how these people lived, worked, and worshiped.

Another reason to visit Alcove House is the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The cave dwelling is located high above the valley floor, offering panoramic views of the mountains and canyons below.

Visitors to Alcove House can also participate in ranger-led tours and educational programs to learn more about the history of the site and the Ancestral Pueblo People who lived here.

One unique feature of Alcove House is the traditional wooden ladders that lead up to the entrance of the cave dwelling. These ladders were used by the Ancestral Pueblo People to access their homes and are still used today by visitors to the site.

Overall, Alcove House is a must-see point of interest in New Mexico for anyone interested in history, culture, and natural beauty. Get driving directions.
ALCOVE HOUSE

Points of Interest
Location
200 Year Old Ponderosa Pine Tree
24 inch Ledge on trail
Alcove
Alcove House
Back Gate Guard Station
Battleship Bunker - Creutz Test TA-18-5
Battleship Bunker - Magnetic Method TA-18-2
Beginning of Ridge Trail Section
Beginning of The Narrows
Bench Area with Interpretive Sign
Big Kiva
Cave Loop \ Slot Canyon Trail Fork
CCC Historic District
Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit
Dead tree snag across trail
East Road Drainage Structure
Entering BLM Land
Fallen Boulder Across Trail
Frijolito Pueblo
Gun Site TA-8-1; TA-8-2; TA-8-3; TA-8-172
K-Site TA-11-1; TA11-2; TA11-3
KKTR National Monument Informative Sign
KKTR National Monument Interpretive Sign
KKTR National Monument West Informative Sign
Long House
Painted Cave
Pond Cabin TA-18-29
Q-Site TA-14-6
Road to Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
Rock Terraces Across Trail
S-Site TA-16-58
Shelter Cave
Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area
Slot Canyon National Rec Trail Scenic Overlook
Slotin Building TA-18-1
Switchback on Road to Veterans Memoral Overlook
Talus House
Tee-Pee Garden
The Concrete Bowl TA-6-37
The Narrows
The Quonset Hut TA-22-1
Tyounyi Pueblo
Typical Trail Along Ridge Section
Typical Trail Below Fault B
Typical trail west of The Narrows
Tyuonyi Overlook
V-Site TA-16-516 and TA-16-517
Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
West Road Drainage Structure
White Rock County Visitor Center
Yapashi

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Riana - Abiquiu Reservoir 53 6,462 ft
Cochiti - Cochiti Lake 60 5,543 ft
Tetilla Peak - Cochiti Lake 51 5,553 ft
Juniper - Bandelier National Monument 66 6,673 ft

Nearby Streamflow Levels