El Morro National Monument, Zuni Mountains, New Mexico

  There are many exciting things to do for young and old to like. Around El Morro National Monument you don’t get a lot of precipitation; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and June is the month with the least moisture. Ramah Reservoir Dam is worth taking a look at since you're here. You'll need more than a day to look at everything El Morro National Monument has to offer, you can camp at Nutria Campground. Pasture Hollow is a tremendous spot to stop by close to El Morro National Monument; El Morro RV Park is a glorious campground
    nearby.
A journey to El Morro National Monument is a nice selection when you need to spend some time in nature. You truly must love the Zuni Mountains. Near El Morro National Monument you hit upon nice locations like Chees Hollow; lots of people from Ramah come here. All through
the summertime months at El Morro National Monument highs are frequently in the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and night lows at El Morro National Monument during the wintertime typically fall into the 10's.
A magnificent location in the vicinity of El Morro National Monument is Coal Hollow, and you can stay the night at Tanaja Trading Post. The loveliness of El Morro National Monument is there for you to like. El Morro National Monument has tremendous outdoors recreation,
 
    nearby.
A journey to El Morro National Monument is a nice selection when you need to spend some time in nature. You truly must love the Zuni Mountains. Near El Morro National Monument you hit upon nice locations like Chees Hollow; lots of people from Ramah come here. All through
for people arriving from Ramah. El Morro National Monument has a mass of natural loveliness; it's a place that everybody loves.


'Inscription Rock' is a soft sandstone monolith, rising 200 feet above the valley floor, on which are carved hundreds of inscriptions. The monument also includes pre-Columbian petroglyphs and Pueblo Indian ruins.

   

CONTACTS

Email - ELMO_Superintendent@nps.gov

Fax- 505-783-4689

Write to
El Morro National Monument
Rt.

 
2, Box 43
Ramah, NM 87321-9603

Phone
Visitor Information - 505-783-4226

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Daily, summer: Visitor Center: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Trails: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; winter: Visitor Center: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Trails: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and January 1.

Getting There
CAR - 56 miles southeast of Gallup, NM via Highways 602 and 53; 42 miles southwest of Grants, NM via Highway 53.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - No public transportation to the area.

Weather & Climate
Winters can be cold, with snow and wind. Summers are hot with possible thunder showers.

Accessibility
The parking lot, picnic tables, campground, and visitor center are wheelchair accessible. The Inscription Rock Trail is paved and wheelchair accessible with assistance. The Mesa Top Trail is not.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
INDIVIDUAL
$2 for 7 Days

VEHICLE
$4 for 7 Days

CAMPING

El Morro
Open All Year
One nine site campground located in the park. Sites are first-come, first-served. Fees charged during summer months.

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT
Open All Year 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone - 505-783-4226
Location - 56 miles southeast of Gallup, NM via Highways 602 and 53; 42 miles southwest of Grants, NM via Highway 53.
Special Programs - A 15 minute videotape gives an introduction to the park. Arts and crafts demonstrations by local artisans are usually offered once per month during the summer.
Exhibits - The museum has exhibits on the 700 years of human activity at El Morro.
Available Facilities - Restrooms, drinking water.


User input for El Morro National Monument, Zuni Mountains, New Mexico:
Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Review Guidelines




 

Current weather conditions at El Morro National Monument, Zuni Mountains, New Mexico
WXPort

Local climate location: ZUNI 5 miles away



Find a Business in or near El Morro National Monument
Business TypeOR
Business Name

OTHER_INFO
  Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.14
Longitude: -108.5

Zuni Mountains Outdoors Info
Complete outdoors info for the Zuni Mountains.

New Mexico Public Lands
Complete list of all Public Lands in New Mexico

Outdoors Recreation Near Gallup, New Mexico
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gallup, New Mexico, the metro area neareast to El Morro National Monument. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.

Books about about El Morro National Monument, New Mexico
Books available from Amazon.com about El Morro National Monument.


New Mexico Outdoors Index

Campgrounds Near or in El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

Paddling Rivers Near or in El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

Other National Parks Near El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

Trails Near or in El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

Hotels Near or in El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

Lakes Near or in El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

Beaches Near or in El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

Golf Courses Near or in El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

Ski Areas Near or in El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

 

 
La Quinta Inn & Suites Gallup, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
24.9 miles away
Best Western Red Rock Inn, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
25.6 miles away
Gallup Super 8 Motel, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
28.3 miles away
Rodeway Inn Gallup, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
28.3 miles away
Ramada Limited Gallup, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
28.4 miles away
Royal Holiday Motel, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
28.5 miles away
Quality Inn And Suites, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
28.6 miles away
Best Western Inn & Suites, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
30.1 miles away
Gallup-Days Inn West, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
30.1 miles away
Econo Lodge Gallup, Gallup
CLICK_ABOVE
30.2 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions. Pictures of park and text about park by the US National Park Service. Operating hours and fees are valid at the date of publishing and are subject to change, please contact park directly for current information.