Visitor Centers

Two visitor centers are located in the El Malpais National Monument.

 

The El Malpais NM Visitor Center is located off Interstate 40, Exit 85, in Grants, New Mexico.

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El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center

Located in Grants, New Mexico this center has National Park Service park rangers on duty to help travelers to this region. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can call the visitor center at 505-876-2783, during operating hours, or go to the center's page.

 

El Malpais National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees the El Malpais National Conservation Area. El Malpais National Conservation Area includes La Ventana Arch and the Joe Skeen Campground. For more information about the conservation area, visit the BLM's website.