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Capulin Volcano National Monument
Lodging
Lodging and camping are not available in the Monument.

Capulin, NM, 3 miles from the park, has an RV and tent campground with some cabins for rent.

Des Moines, 12 miles east, has one small local motel. Raton, NM, 30 miles west, and Clayton, NM, 58 miles east of the park, have numerous local and national chain motels. Commercial campgrounds and state parks are also available in both Raton and Clayton.
color photograph of burning grasslands with firefighters in background  

Did You Know?
Capulin Volcano National Monument conducted its first prescribed fire on April 23, 2005, burning 50 acres of grasslands near the monument entrance.

Last Updated: August 14, 2006 at 12:57 EST