National Monument · New Mexico, United States
El Malpais National Monument
El Malpais National Monument is a national monument in New Mexico, United States, covering 114,247 acres (46,234 ha), established in 1987.
Photo: Phil Stoffer (USGS) via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 114,247 acres (46,234 ha) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 34.8772° N, 108.0508° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About El Malpais National Monument
El Malpais National Monument is a National Monument located in western New Mexico, in the Southwestern United States. The name El Malpais is from the Spanish term Malpaís, meaning badlands, due to the extremely barren and dramatic volcanic field that covers much of the park's area. It is on the Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways. There are many geologic features, including lava tubes and ice caves. There is also abundant wildlife to be encountered year round. Native Americans have used the area for centuries, and it became a National Monument in 1987.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 82.4 miles away
Parks nearby
El Morro National Monument
Bluewater Lake State Park
Petroglyph National Monument
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Manzano Mountains State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is El Malpais National Monument?
El Malpais National Monument is in New Mexico, United States (34.8772° N, 108.0508° W).
When was El Malpais National Monument established?
El Malpais National Monument was established in 1987, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is El Malpais National Monument?
El Malpais National Monument covers 114,247 acres (46,234 ha).
Does El Malpais National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes — El Malpais National Monument has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Malpais_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/elma/ — Official park page.