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El Malpais National Monument

National Monument New Mexico

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!

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

As a general rule, daily temperatures swing roughly 30 (F) from night lows to afternoon highs. Summer is sunny and hot with monsoon rain storms and an average high of 80 (F). Winter is cool, sunny, with potential snow storms and an average high of 45 (F). Spring and fall are generally dry with the occasional storm rain and/or snow storm. For more information on weather and current weather conditions visit https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/weather.htm

Address

1900 E. Santa Fe Ave., Grants, NM 87020

Activities & Topics

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 Animals Caves Caverns and Karst Fire Unique Species Rare Volcanoes