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Lavaland RV Campgrounds

Lavaland RV Campgrounds is located near flatlands and mesas in New Mexico. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Nearby attractions include El Malpais National Monument and the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.

Description

Lavaland RV Park is conveniently located right off I-40 on exit 85. Amenities include pet friendly areas, horseshoes, laundry, bathroom/showers, and an onsite brewery. We are in close proximity to several national parks and monuments. Bluewater lake, El Morro National Monument, El Malpais, La Ventana Arch, Bandera Crater, and The Ice Caves are just a few local attractions that are worth the visit.

Location

Lavaland RV Campgrounds is located in New Mexico

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Coordinates

35.12301271632066 N
107.83290365514262 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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7 Reviews

Reviewed Nov. 10, 2022

Okay for overnight I guess

We reserved an "Elite" Pull through spot. When we arrived, we saw that this "Elite" spot was dirt and not level at all. Hardly any room between our space and the permanent resident that was next to us. The stickers are terrible too so be extra careful if you have animals.
I wouldn't recommend this place but there's not a lot of options along this route so we took our chances. I will say, some of the spots closer to the office looked a little better. We were in Site 39. It's next to the dump station and closest to the highway.

Site39
Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2021

Good for overnight

Stayed in a full hook up, pull through site and everything went smoothly. It has a couple of dog runs, but they are too small for play. Not much dog walking space without cacti. I was most excited about the brewery on-site, but sadly I was too tired once we got there. Would stay again for a chance to drink the beer.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Sep. 12, 2021

Good enough for the night

Easy check-in. Many sites have water, electric & sewer. Sites are very close to each other and there are no tables. The dog run is very small. Road noise from I40. There is a small brewery on site, hence upgraded to 4 stars. It appears that most sites are occupied by full-timers.

Site14
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2021

Overnighter

Lavaland is a nice rv park, but focused on the older community. registration was easy and online. Check in was simple.

There is no kid amenities at this property. There is a small dog run. No grass.

The property is still under construction in some spots. Newly cement pads and updated electrical (which wasn’t available yet). New asphalt road around campground; still loose and bumpy for trailer driving.

Restrooms were clean, but there was little toilet paper available, and no soap and paper towels. Showers were newly renovated. Fresh paint in bathrooms.

Brewery onsite. Cute . No food available. But you can order from dominos to be delivered. Outdoor patio and Jenga.

Site75
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 23, 2021

Easy freeway access, close to shopping

Grants NM is about a hour west of Albuquerque. Great location if coming from the west, you’re tired and want a place to stay. The sites are pull through and full hookup. There is a dump station available if you are passing through. The registration process was super easy. Laundry facilities are available

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Lavaland RV Campgrounds by Michael C., May 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lavaland RV Campgrounds by Michael C., May 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lavaland RV Campgrounds by Michael C., May 23, 2021
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Reviewed Jan. 8, 2021

Great spot by El Malpais

We ended up camping in the truck bed here after a few other remote sites. The clean showers and bathrooms were greatly appreciated after a few days of roughing it and we were able to restock our water before continuing on. Most people staying in the park seemed to be full time residents. The vibe was something along the lines of the "good Ol' days" of family vacationing with small eclectic parks. There's an on-site brewery and bar but we didn't stop in. If you're tent or car camping be sure to arrive during the day or talk to someone prior to checking out as those sites are less expensive than the RV sites. Frenchy, a friendly Canadian ex-pat retired uranium miner, was on site to help with any questions. Would recommend for anybody taking a break from boondocking or heading to El Malpais.

Reviewed Dec. 18, 2020

Nice spot to stop

It’s not scenic by any means but, it is close to Mal Pais National Monument (across the street) and the people that work here are super nice. Great price for a full hookup with clean bathrooms and showers.

  • Review photo of Lavaland RV Campgrounds by Chelsey M., December 18, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Lavaland RV Campgrounds?

    Camping at Lavaland RV Campgrounds can cost between $40.00 and $50.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Lavaland RV Campgrounds have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Lavaland RV Campgrounds has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Does Lavaland RV Campgrounds have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lavaland RV Campgrounds does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Lavaland RV Campgrounds?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.