Joe Skeen Campground

Campground · New Mexico ·

El Malpais National Conservation Area (BLM_NCA) · Open Access

6,860 ft
Elevation

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34.94108, -107.82372 · 34°56'27.9"N 107°49'25.4"W

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Can you reserve a site at Joe Skeen Campground?: No. Joe Skeen Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Bureau of Land Management — data as of Aug 24, 2026

The Joe Skeen campground offers 10 campsites with picnic tables and a vault toilet. Camping is free and no reservations are needed. Please note there is no available water at this campground.

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