We have visited a lava field before and were expecting miles of just black lava, but were amazed at all the plants growing here. This is a huge area and the easy path walkway around a small part of it was great fun. It was amazing to see how many beautiful flowering plants and trees are now growing in the... More

The park is part of an old lava flow 165 feet thick, over 45 miles long and 3 miles wide. We took a nice hike through the area. Looking at the lava flow was very interesting. We did not stay at the campground but it looked nice and had good view of the mountains. Entrance fee is $5 per car.

From far away and higher in elevation, my sister and I thought the Malpais was a forest! Once we got closer, we realized we were looking at a huge field of cooled lava. Walking around the park was nice. Unfortunately, we arrived when the park attendant was at lunch so we couldn't get a guide to go along with the... More

Visited with friends and family. They have a paved Nature walk into the Malpais. Part of it is handicap accessible, but the whole distance you could go by wheelchair. There is lots of flowers and bushes that are growing in the Malpais. They have a nice bookstore and friendly people to answer questions. Our charge was $2.50 for a car... More

Interesting and out of the expected experience. You can actually walk on the lava and explore the fissures and topology. Entire experience about 2 hours. $3 per person fee to enter park but worth it Visited the Lincoln historic site before this site and the 3 River Petroglyph site after this site.

the black lava with snowy mountains in the background makes an incredible view. the trail provided many photo opportunities.

Don't accidently drive by this because it is a pleasant wonder. The landscape is beautiful and the vastness is amaging. A great little stop for us on a long trip. We walked the trail for even a closer view.

This site is a simple park with a small info shop and a ~1 mile trail through the lava flow. The trail is well maintained and an easy walk. The information on the trail is great. The views and scenery are outstanding from the lava looking over the high desert towards the mountains. It can be very hot on the... More

We camped one night in the Valley of Fires; it was a lovely place to stay. Clean restrooms, quiet place. But, it was VERY windy; if you are camping in a tent, find a sheltered area. We went for a walk on the nature trails; it was fun to leave the path and scramble on the old lava flows.