Places To Go

With five major lava flows and over ten volcanoes to explore, many exciting places await your discover at El Malpais. Two state highways offer access to many incredible sites within the park. Can't decide where to go? Stop by the El Malpais Visitor Center to plan your trip with a park ranger!

 

Choose Your Adventure!

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  I-40 Exit 89

  Sites Along Highway 117

  Take in panoramic views, marvel at incredible sandstone arches, and hike across the youngest lava flow at El Malpais at sites along NM 117.

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  I-40 Exit 85

  Visitor Center

  Plan your trip, pick up some souvenirs, and learn about the national monument at the El Malpais Visitor Center off I-40.

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  I-40 Exit 81

  Sites Along Highway 53

  Hike to the top of a cinder cone, journey to the depths of lava tube caves, and travel down a rugged backcountry road at sites off NM 53.