Overview
El Morro is a tiny town of just 30 inhabitants (2020) in the state of New Mexico.
1 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about El Morro
El Morro National Monument
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Petrified Forest National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GUP Gallup Municipal Airport, Gallup — 42 mi away. Directions
- ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque — 97 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
Sleep
Stay Ancient Ways Cafe & Cabins
Ancient Way Café serves hearty, American, New Mexican and Vegetarian specialties. Full-hookup RV park, furnished log cabins and seasonal camping.
Nearby
El Malpais National Monument
Park · 13 listings · 22 mi away
Grants
City / town · 11 listings · 28 mi away
Gallup
City / town · 11 listings · 41 mi away
Pie Town
City / town · 4 listings · 53 mi away
Window Rock
City / town · 11 listings · 60 mi away
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Park · 73 mi away
Catron County
Rural area · 9 listings · 78 mi away
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