Painted Cave overview
Painted Cave
One of the main reasons to visit Painted Cave is to see the cave's unique artwork. The cave is adorned with intricate and colorful pictographs that are believed to have been painted by the Ancestral Pueblo people. These pictographs depict animals, humans, and various shapes and symbols. Visitors can learn about the significance of these paintings by taking a guided tour of the cave.
Another reason to visit Painted Cave is to explore the surrounding area. The Bandelier National Monument offers numerous hiking trails that wind through the park's stunning landscape. Visitors can also check out the Alcove House, which is an ancient dwelling located high up on a cliff and accessible by a series of ladders.
Overall, Painted Cave is a fascinating historical site that offers visitors a chance to learn about the region's rich cultural heritage. Whether you're interested in ancient artwork, hiking, or exploring unique dwellings, this point of interest is definitely worth a visit.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
- Wilderness Bandelier
- Bandelier National Monument
- Wilderness Dome
- Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
- Rover Park
- Ashley Pond
Campgrounds
- Tetilla Peak - Cochiti Lake
- Cochiti - Cochiti Lake
- Juniper - Bandelier National Monument
- Ponderosa Reservation Group Campground
- Las Conchas
- Paliza Family Campground
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Painted Cave as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Painted Cave
What is Painted Cave?
A point of interest in New-Mexico tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other points of interest near here
Snoflo-tracked landmarks within driving distance of Painted Cave.