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El Malpais National Monument Description
El Malpais National Monument is located eight miles southwest of Grants in northwestern New Mexico. The name is a Spanish translation of "badlands", referring to the volcanic features that dominate this region. A lava tube cave system extends for more than 17 miles.
Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity;  National park
Address
El Malpais National Monument
Box 939
Grants, NM 87020-0939
United States
Phone 1 (505) 783-4774 / 285-4641
Fax 1 (505) 285-5661
http://www.nps.gov/elma/
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
FREE
Tips
Free permits for overnight camping are available at the Visitor Center.
Open fire restrictions in the summer.
Carry all the water you need.
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