Back to Top Northwest El Malpais National Conservation Area El Malpais National Natural Rock Formation Situated atop the Colorado Plateau, the Four Comers region features the only point in the United States where four state boundaries touch. The Navajo Reservation encompasses much of the region's mesas and buttes, while the San Juan River meanders through the far northeast corner. Chaco Culture National Historical Park is by far the main attraction in the region. The site contains more than 4,000 prehistoric ruins of structures built by the Ancestral Pueblo, a civilization that mysteriously vanished centuries ago. The park's campground fills up quickly during summer, so plan to arrive early.
Extensive trails wind through the excavated structures, and there are four backcountry trails.
Camping, hiking and picnicking are permitted. Farther north you will find Navajo Lake State Park, the second largest park in the state, which is world renowned for its trout fishing and offers a wide variety of camping and hiking opportunities. The black, rugged remnants of 3 million years of volcanic eruptions carpet a widespread area. Trails and primitive campsites are available at both locations. Back to Top Southeast Guadalupe Mountains in the Fall Bordering Texas and Mexico, this corner of New Mexico contains the most diverse combination of landscapes in the state.