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El Malpais National Monument
1900 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM 87020
National park🪢 Leash required
114,277 acres · 15 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
810 reviews
Navigate the 114,000-acre lava flows and sandstone in Grants, New Mexico, with your leashed dog on most trails. Water, parking, and restrooms are available. Bring leashes and waste bags.
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- Park
- El Malpais National Monument
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Grants, New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 34.9706, -107.8400
- Size
- 114,277 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 114,277 acres of room
- · 15 miles of trail
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Dog policy
114,000-acre lava flow + sandstone country. Leashed dogs welcome on most trails.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
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