How do I access Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?

Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway is a campground in New Mexico. Fees range from $undefined to $undefined per night. First-come, first-served only.

What types of camping are available at Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?

Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway supports tent camping, rv camping.

What amenities are at Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?

On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Activity

Tent CampingRV CampingBackcountry

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Hiking Trails

Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway

NM · BLM Campground · BLM

Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway is a blm campground New Mexico. This backcountry-level campground offers tent camping, rv camping. Fees from $undefined to $undefined per night. Amenities include hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Backcountry

Fees

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

none

No Cell Signal

Plan to be off-grid — download maps ahead of time

Verizon: noneAT&T: noneT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Located within New Mexico’s El Malpais National Conservation Area, this primitive, off-grid destination offers self-reliant adventurers access to the rugged Chain of Craters volcanic landscape. Perfect for those seeking solitude, this year-round site provides an immersive experience for hikers and campers looking to explore raw, untamed high-desert wilderness.

Experience the rugged heart of New Mexico’s volcanic landscape along the Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway. Managed by the BLM, this primitive, year-round destination offers a true backcountry experience for self-reliant adventurers. Spanning 33 miles of public land within the El Malpais National Conservation Area, the route provides direct access to expansive hiking trails and dramatic geological formations. While the site is completely off-grid with no hookups, it is perfect for campers seeking solitude, tent enthusiasts, and those with rugged RVs looking to explore the West Malpais Wilderness. Embrace the silence of the high desert and immerse yourself in the raw, untamed beauty of this volcanic corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?: Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway is a campground in New Mexico. Fees range from $undefined to $undefined per night. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?: Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway supports tent camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?: On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 35.0011, -108.0833