Notable viewpoint · Bernalillo, New Mexico
Standing Rock
Standing Rock is a viewpoint in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
Standing Rock: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Standing Rock
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Standing Rock — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.17171, -107.15143. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Standing Rock
- La Mesita Blanca · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Dirty Point · viewpoint · Cibola · ~27 km · Must-see
- Rio Puerco Bridge (historic) · attraction · Bernalillo · ~31 km · Must-see
- Vulcan Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~43 km · Must-see
- Black Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~43 km · Must-see
- J A Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mesa Prieta · viewpoint · Sandoval · ~48 km · Must-see
- Guadalupe ruins · fort · Sandoval · ~48 km · Must-see
- Petroglyph National Monument · sanctuary · Bernalillo · ~48 km · Must-see
- Mount Taylor · viewpoint · Cibola · ~53 km · Must-see
- Rio Grande Nature Center State Park · park · Bernalillo · ~54 km · Must-see
- ABQ BioPark: Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden · sanctuary · Bernalillo · ~54 km · Must-see
- New Mexico Habitats · park · Bernalillo · ~54 km · Must-see
- ABQ BioPark (Botanic Garden) · sanctuary · Bernalillo · ~55 km · Must-see
- Albuquerque Biological Park · attraction · Bernalillo · ~55 km · Must-see
- Albuquerque Aquarium · sanctuary · Bernalillo · ~55 km · Must-see
- Saint Anthony Church · church · Bernalillo · ~55 km · Must-see
- Central Pond (Tingley Beach) · beach · Bernalillo · ~56 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Standing Rock
- La Mesita Blanca · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~13 km · Must-see
- Dirty Point · viewpoint · Cibola · ~27 km · Must-see
- Vulcan Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~43 km · Must-see
- Black Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~43 km · Must-see
- J A Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mesa Prieta · viewpoint · Sandoval · ~48 km · Must-see
- Mount Taylor · viewpoint · Cibola · ~53 km · Must-see
- Cat Hills Volcanic Field · viewpoint · Valencia · ~60 km · Must-see
- Sabino Canyon East Trail · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~94 km · Must-see
- Haystack Mountain · viewpoint · McKinley · ~94 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Standing Rock yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Standing Rock?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Standing Rock?
Nearby: La Mesita Blanca (viewpoint, 13 km), Dirty Point (viewpoint, 27 km), Rio Puerco Bridge (historic) (attraction, 31 km), Vulcan Volcano (viewpoint, 43 km), Black Volcano (viewpoint, 43 km), J A Volcano (viewpoint, 44 km).
Is Standing Rock worth visiting?
Standing Rock is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.