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Lava Tube Caves

 

Over 400 lava tube caves dot the volcanic wilderness of El Malpais National Monument. Learn more about how these fascinating features form.

 

Caving at El Malpais

Only a handful of lava tube caves within El Malpais National Monument are open to visit, and these caves may be closed at times for resource protection. Learn more about caving at El Malpais and be sure to speak with a park ranger before entering any lava tube cave within the monument to ensure that these special features are protected for this and future generations.