School Groups
Guidelines for Groups
For the enjoyment and safety of your school group, please observe these guidelines. - For a free day-use pass contact BLM two weeks in advance for reservations at 505-761-8787.
- Private vehicles that are attending with the school groups will be charged a $5 fee at the fee booth.
- Park in the Bus/Oversize vehicle area.
- Pack out all lunch trash and remember to Leave No Trace.
- Maximum group of 65 suggested.
- Divide groups into 10 students with 1 teacher/parent when hiking the trails.
- Space groups (3-5 minutes apart) when hiking the trails.
Permit Process for Education Groups
The purpose of these procedures is to assure a rewarding and quality visit to Tent Rocks by avoiding excessive crowding on trails, picnicking and parking facilities and to assure compliance by visiting schools.
- Provide a lesson plan
- Must have an official school letterhead with fax number
- Must be an accredited learning institute to obtain a Free Fee Permit
- Call BLM 2-weeks in advance for reservation and scheduling at (505) 761-8700
- On school letter head, telefax to BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT at (505) 761 8911, to Attn: Danny Randall
- List number of students and chaperons (grade levels K-5 are 5:1 and 6-12 are 10:1), not to exceed 65 total visitors per day
- List the number and types of vehicles, not to exceed 5 private vehicles to accompany school buses
- List person(s) in charge with contact telephone number(s)
- Permits will be mailed to school contact prior to your visit
- “NOTE” groups exceeding 65 total visitors should schedule for two separate daily visits. 40 visitors per day is preferred.
- Facilities will be inspected before and after your groups visit. Groups not abiding by the Monument regulations and provided visit stipulations will not receive a permit for 1-year or longer depending on severity of violation
- School groups not having a current permit may be turned away at the fee booth or expect to pay $2.00 per person upon entry
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