Does El Malpais have a developed campground?
No. Primitive camping is permitted but requires a high-clearance vehicle to access areas where camping is allowed. We recommend that you obtain a free backcountry permit from our Information Center. The BLM has a 12-site primitive campground on NM117, just south of their Ranger Station. The campground has pit toilets and campsites feature picnic tables and fire grates. El Morro has a nine site developed campground located about 20 miles west of the Information Center off of NM53.