ELMA
El Malpais Campsite
· Source: NPS Recreation.gov
Free
Enjoy camping at El Malpais Campsite in El Malpais with access to nearby trails and scenic views. 39 total sites. Vault toilets available. Reserve your site in advance — fills quickly in summer. No camping fee required.
Fee Free
Toilets None
Showers Hot showers - seasonal
Drinking Water None
Cell Signal Yes - limited
Camp Store No
Dump Station Yes
Firewood for Sale No
Reservations
Sites must be reserved online at Recreation.gov. Reservations open 6 months in advance. A limited number of walk-up sites may be available day-of.
Book on Recreation.gov →Campground Rules
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Maximum stay is 14 nights per year. All food must be stored in bear-resistant containers or a locked vehicle. Ground fires permitted in designated rings only. Pack out all trash. Generators allowed 8am–8pm only.
Operating Hours
Campground Hours
Open late spring through early fall. Typically May through October, weather permitting.
Contact
Phone: (707) 949-1513
Email: elma_camping@nps.gov