Southwest New Mexico

Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway

A 33-mile backcountry byway (County Road 42) in El Malpais National Conservation Area, forming the western boundary of the West Malpais Wilderness and connecting NM 53 and NM 117. Stay limit: Day Use.

Fees

None

Sources & verification

Last verified June 10, 2026 via BLM National Recreation — NM campgrounds — Bureau of Land Management