Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
Kelley G.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020

Beautiful overnight stay

Stopped here for the night as our first campsite after purchasing our travel trailer.

Gorgeous drive in from 40 to the campsite.

Awesome pull-through site.

Only saw one person doing tent camping. Looked like a cold stay Oct 30th-31st.

Beautiful sunset, unfortunately slept through dawn.

Moon was so bright we didn’t need a flashlight for the bathroom with a clear path from our site. Bear safe trash through out.

Each site is spaces a decent amount apart from the rest.

Quiet time 10 pm - 6 am.

We saw chipmunks scurrying about in the morning. We were hoping to see more wildlife but can’t complain for pulling in around 3:30 and choosing from about 4 empty sites and leaving by 9 am.

Very clean and safe toilet area. Incredible views!

Watch your dogs stepping in cactus. Dogs need to be on leash, but not enforced. Our dog loved this spot but he did sniff cactus too close ouch.

Highly recommend.

  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA by Kelley G., October 31, 2020