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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 3/9/2026 12:00 AM EDT

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes is dry and contains some ruts. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/driving-to-big-tubes.htm

Driving to Big Tubes - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 1/26/2026 12:00 AM EST

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes has not been evaluated since the most recent snowfall. A high clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle is required. Conditions will deteriorate as snow melts.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/driving-to-big-tubes.htm

Driving to Big Tubes - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 1/11/2026 12:00 AM EST

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes has not been evaluated since the most recent snowfall. A high clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/driving-to-big-tubes.htm

Driving to Big Tubes - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 1/6/2026 12:00 AM EST

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes is rutted and mostly dry with some damp areas. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/driving-to-big-tubes.htm

Driving to Big Tubes - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 12/29/2025 12:00 AM EST

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes is dry with some ruts. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/driving-to-big-tubes.htm

Driving to Big Tubes - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 12/20/2025 12:00 AM EST

Visitor center closing at 3:00 pm on December 24

The El Malpais Visitor Center will close at 3:00 pm on December 24 and reopen at 9:00 am on December 26. Other park roads and trails remain open to visit while the visitor center is closed.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/index.htm

Plan Your Visit - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 12/10/2025 12:00 AM EST

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes is dry with some ruts. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/driving-to-big-tubes.htm

Driving to Big Tubes - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

El Malpais National Monument #elma #nationalmonument
⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 11/15/2025 12:00 AM EST

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes is dry and rutted. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/driving-to-big-tubes.htm

Driving to Big Tubes - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)