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El Malpais Big Tubes Area Campsite

Grants, Cibola, New Mexico · 25 acres
Hosted by Jef F.
RV/tent site
· 6 guests max
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Primitive site surrounded by the West Malpais Wilderness, El Malpais National Monument, Lava Flow and Big Tubes Caving Area. CDT continental divide trail, Acoma/Zuni trail, Chain of Crasters wilderness study area, El malpais lava flow, close to el morro national monument in El Morro EstatesPrimitive Wilderness Campsite at volcanic craters, explore the lava falls, underground lava tubes at big tubes area, El Malpais National Monument, the Continental Divide Trail CDT, backcountry byway 42 , chain of craters wilderness study are, west malpais wilderness and lava bomb cave, ice caves, lava fields, cibola national forest, oso ridge fire towers, have a swim at bluewater lake state park and watch the bat cave flyout at sunset every day in season
Vehicle details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
Pull-through site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
grill or own fire pit only, take your ashes and half burned wood, do not cut or use bushes or trees for firewood even if dead
Pets allowed
Cell service on site for most providers
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
Bring your own water. great tasting deep well water outside faucet 24 hrs at ranger station on rt 53 for emergency water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

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Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.