Place guide

El Malpais National Monument

A dramatic volcanic landscape of lava flows, lava tube caves, cinder cones, and ancient Pueblo trails.

📍GPS: 34.878, -107.976

Scenic view of El Malpais National Monument

Quick facts

  • Categories: nationalpark
  • Coordinates: 34.878, -107.976
  • Map: View on map

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Nearby places

La Ventana Arch

About 5 miles away

One of New Mexico's largest natural arches, a 45-foot sandstone opening near the El Malpais lava fields.

Ice Cave

About 10 miles away

A year-round ice-filled lava tube at the base of Bandera Volcano in the El Malpais lava fields.

Grants

About 20 miles away

A Route 66 town once known as the uranium capital of the world, gateway to El Malpais.