New-Mexico Points of Interest

White Rock County Visitor Center


The White Rock County Visitor Center is a must-see attraction for visitors to New Mexico’s National Park. Located in Los Alamos, the Center offers stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley, making it a perfect spot for landscape photography. Visitors can also learn about the area’s history and geology through interactive exhibits, including a simulated earthquake experience.

One of the unique features of the White Rock County Visitor Center is its proximity to several hiking trails, including the Red Dot Trail, which leads to the famous White Rock Overlook. At the Overlook, visitors can take in panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the Jemez Mountains and the Valle Grande. The Center also offers guided tours and educational programs, making it an ideal destination for families and school groups.

Another reason to visit the White Rock County Visitor Center is its location near other popular attractions, such as Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Visitors can easily combine a visit to the Center with a trip to these other destinations, creating a full day of outdoor adventure.

Overall, the White Rock County Visitor Center is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting New Mexico’s National Park. With its stunning views, interactive exhibits, and proximity to hiking trails and other attractions, it offers a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Get driving directions.
WHITE ROCK COUNTY VISITOR CENTER

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
Juniper - Bandelier National Monument 66 6,673 ft
Tetilla Peak - Cochiti Lake 51 5,553 ft
Cochiti - Cochiti Lake 60 5,543 ft