“Cone-shaped volcanic tuff formations rising from a canyon slot in New Mexico — Dr. Seuss-like spires in pink, white, and tan. A slot canyon corridor leads through the tent rocks to a mesa top with Jemez Mountain views.”
About This Location
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, managed jointly by BLM and Pueblo de Cochiti just 40 miles southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, contains one of the most photographically distinctive geological formations in the American Southwest. Cone-shaped volcanic tuff formations — created by ancient pumice and ash deposits eroded into tent-like spires — rise from a narrow canyon slot in pink, white, and tan layers. A trail system leads through an intimate slot canyon corridor and up to mesa-top views of the Jemez Mountains. The formations are simultaneously whimsical and ancient. Commercial filming requires coordination with both BLM's Rio Puerco Field Office and Pueblo de Cochiti (as the monument crosses tribal land). Tribal permit and cultural protocols apply. Santa Fe's production community (30 minutes) provides strong support. Confirm current access status as the monument has experienced periodic temporary closures. A visually unforgettable location for any production operating in New Mexico.
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Permit Required
Type
BLM Film Permit
Fee
$0–$200+/day
Contact
BLM Rio Puerco Field Office / Pueblo de Cochiti
Contact Permit Office
📞 505-761-8700Managed jointly by BLM and Pueblo de Cochiti. Tribal land access required — coordination with Pueblo required for production. Currently may be temporarily closed — confirm status before permit.
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