Lava Tubes and. Lava tube caves, with their fascinating geology and hidden ice formations, await your careful exploration. With a free caving permit and the proper equipment, you can experience these magnificent underworlds. For more information, such as which caves are available for entry, permitting requirements, recommended equipment, maps to caves, etc., please download a copy of our caving brochure. Caving - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) A new permit is required if visitors go to caves outside the monument and then return to re-enter caves in El Malpais.
yes
yes