Any season is a good season to explore the wild country of El Malpais.
NPS photo by Sue Olin
We're Open Year-Round!
El Malpais National Monument is a great place to visit in any season. Trailheads are open daily from sunrise to sunset. No overnight camping or parking is permitted at trailhead parking areas.
The El Malpais Visitor Center is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1.
Access to backcountry areas can vary throughout the year. Many of the dirt roads can become impassable after summer rains or winter snowfall. Contact a park ranger at 505-876-2783for current road conditions and trail information.
