El Malpais National Monument Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sandstone Bluffs
The largest lava flow in CONUS and some great arches. Such a beautiful area.
This is a wonderful overlook at Sandstone Bluffs overlooking the lava flows at El Malpais about 12 miles south of Grants, NM.  It's an easy stop off of the Interstate but worth driving through the park.  The Ventana Arch is about 8 miles further down Highway 117.
This ice cave is the end of a collapsed lava tube 17.5 miles long, the longest known in North America. The coloration is due to algae that lived in the water that filled the cavern which is now frozen to a depth of more than 20 feet. The cave remains a constant 31 degrees F year-round.
Beautiful ancient lava flows are punctuated by juniper and cacti in full bloom. This is a rough area to scramble around - watch for cairns as it is easy to lose your way in this alien landscape.
Best Western Grants Inn

Best Western Grants Inn

2.5 out of 5
1551 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM
The price is 3.471.595 ₫ per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
3.471.595 ₫
3.922.903 ₫ total
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grants. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (890 reviews)
Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Best Western Grants Inn
Leisure Lodge Motel

Leisure Lodge Motel

2 out of 5
1204 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM
The price is 1.524.557 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
1.524.557 ₫
1.871.322 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grants. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Truman Park and Grants Public Library are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
Appreciated the kindness and pride the front desk guy took in sharing about the special natural features in the area. Place was clean and perfect being very affordable for what we needed as a quick stay on our road trip. I brought ear plugs for the train noise after reading other reviews, so no problem ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Leisure Lodge Motel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants

2.5 out of 5
1608 E Santa Fe Avenue Grants NM
The price is 2.106.092 ₫ per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
2.106.092 ₫
2.379.884 ₫ total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grants. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants
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