Capulin Volcano
United States
About Capulin Volcano
Capulin Volcano National Monument preserves a nearly perfect cinder cone volcano that last erupted approximately 60,000 years ago. Visitors can drive to the rim and hike around the crater, offering panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic landscape and Great Plains. The monument provides insight into the geological processes that shaped the region and supports diverse plant and animal communities. The monument is managed by the National Park Service (NPS).