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Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

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  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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20 Reviews

KThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2023

Great free camping spot!

This is a great campground! We came in with a 34' toy hauler and there was plenty of spots that would accommodate our size. Their website says there are spots to accommodate up to 50'. There are 10 spots and it is first come, first serve, so make sure you get here early. At the end of December,…

Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kevin I., December 30, 2023
Kurt O.
Reviewed Jul. 17, 2023

Great camping area

This is a great area to camp in.... but not in the summer, there is no shade for tent people. This would be a perfect spot for spring and fall. We stayed in the northwest camping site that was about 25 feet from the cliff overlooking 117. Perfect spot. The ground is hard and required a Mason bit…

SiteNW corner, no number, see pictures
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kurt O., July 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kurt O., July 17, 2023

Location

Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA is located in New Mexico

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Coordinates

34.944178709558585 N
107.82085304227672 W

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