El Malpais National Monument

About

The richly diverse volcanic landscape of El Malpais (el-mal-pie-EES) offers solitude, recreation, and adventure. Explore incredible geologic features such as lava flows, cinder cones, lava tube caves, and sandstone bluffs. While some may see a desolate environment, people have been adapting to and living in this extraordinary terrain for generations. Come visit the land of frozen fire!

Activities

• Arts and Culture
• Auto and ATV
• Scenic Driving
• Astronomy
• Camping
• Backcountry Camping
• Caving
• Guided Tours
• Self-Guided Tours - Walking
• Hiking
• Hunting and Gathering
• Gathering and Foraging
• Junior Ranger Program
• Wildlife Watching
• Park Film
• Shopping
• Bookstore and Park Store

Location

34.88422799, -107.9950948