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El Malpais National MonumentSeveral antelope wander the high desert
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El Malpais National Monument
Fees & Reservations

fees & reservations includes:

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We're Fee Free!

There are no fees charged at El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area for regular visitation. Reservations are not required at this time for regular visitation.

Special Park Uses

For uses beyond regular visitation (special events, large groups, research, caving), please click here for special use permits.
A lava moonscape in El Malpais  

Did You Know?
When people say that El Malpais lava country looks like a "moonscape" they aren't far from the truth. Much of the moon is covered with basalt lava flows which form the "maria" or lunar seas. Astronauts trained on lava flows in preparation for walking on the moon.
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Last Updated: August 27, 2009 at 15:42 EST