Fort Union National Monument
Fort Union National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Mora County, New Mexico. There is no entrance fee. It is open during posted hours; see the visitor center hours below.
Check current closures and fire restrictions for Fort Union National Monument on the managing agency's own page.
Fort Union National Monument map
Fort Union National Monument boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
This unit's own agency alerts list no fire restriction as of Oct. 5, 2026. We do not check a statewide fire-order feed for NM, so that is not a statement that no order exists, and not a green light for a fire. Check with the land manager and your county before you light anything.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Yes. Fort Union National Monument has no entrance fee.
- Fort Union National Monument is open during posted hours; see the visitor center hours below.
- Campsites must be reserved ahead.
- Pets are allowed in Fort Union National Monument on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Fees, passes, and hours
Fort Union National Monument has no entrance fee.
Fort Union National Monument is open during posted hours; see the visitor center hours below.
Sources: nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30; nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30.
Camping in Fort Union National Monument
Campsites must be reserved ahead.
Source: nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30.
Pets
Pets are allowed in Fort Union National Monument on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Source: nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Watrous, 8.5 miles
Source: www2.census.gov, checked 2026-09-30.
- nps.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- nps.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- nps.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- nps.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- nps.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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