Affordable Hostel in Grants, New Mexico for Hikers, Cyclists, and Travelers
Lava Flow Hostel is a warm, simple, self-service stop for adventurers on the Continental Divide Trail, Route 66, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, or road-tripping western New Mexico.
⚡ Self Check-In🚿 Showers🧺 Laundry📦 Resupply Support🚲 Bike Repair
Why Stay at Lava Flow Hostel
Travel days do not always end on a schedule. Lava Flow Hostel is designed for people who need a clean, affordable, and flexible place to stop in Grants.
We keep things simple on purpose. There is no front desk and no complicated check-in process. We offer a highly straightforward stay for self-sufficient, independent travelers, designed to let you clean up, recharge, and rest before your next big leg.
Most affordable stop in Grants, NM
Instant 24/7 online booking
Secure keyless self check-in
Full shower and laundry facilities
Mailed resupply package acceptance
Specialized bike-friendly setup
Warm, queer-friendly & inclusive space
Convenient location near local services
Who This Hostel Is For
Lava Flow Hostel was created to foster an open, self-supported community space for adventurers on the move.
⛰️ CDT Hikers
Hiking the Continental Divide Trail? Send us your resupply box, grab a bed, shower, clean your gear, and swap stories with fellow thru-hikers.
🚴 Great Divide Cyclists
Riding the GDMBR? We have a bike repair station, laundry to clean your riding kits, and secure spaces to let you rest and service your rig.
🛣️ Route 66 & Road-Trippers
Cruising historic Highway 66 or road-tripping New Mexico? Skip the sterile motels for a vibrant, low-cost community stopover.
Booking & Easy Self Check-In
No front desk means absolute arrival flexibility. You can book at any hour, arrive late, and access your accommodations instantly.
Reservations are completely digital. Because our space uses off-grid solar power and operates as a virtual community, advance online registration and payment are required.
Instantly receive a payment confirmation email and text message.
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Confirmation includes your secure keyless door access codes & building guides.
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Arrive on your own terms, use your door codes to let yourself in, and rest up!
Showers, Laundry, and Resupply Support
We make sure the simple things—hot water, clean laundry, and gear maintenance—are covered.
🚿 Showers & Laundry
Get clean and wash off the trail dirt with ease:
Multiple clean hot showers.
High-capacity washer and dryer.
Solar clothesline available to dry sheets or gear.
📦 Resupply Package Support
Send your provisions ahead of time. Packages are secure, accessible, and held free of charge for confirmed guests.
🚲 Bike-Friendly Amenities
Cyclists require specific infrastructure to stay mobile. If you are pedaling Route 66 or riding the divide, we provide a dedicated bike repair stand, basic tools, space to clean your chain and sprockets, and safe storage spots to lock up your bike overnight.
Simple Rates, Low Prices
All booking space at the hostel is shared. No luxury, resort-style fluff—just clean beds and friendly community.
Please review our house expectations. Since we operate without on-site front desks or maid service, clear community policies are key to keeping our hostel peaceful and functional.
💳 Booking & Cancellations
Reservations must be made online and must be pre-paid at the time of booking.
Free Cancellation with full refund is allowed anytime prior to check-in.
Length of stay is strictly limited to 14 nights, unless pre-approved (cottage only).
We do not allow local rentals. Lava Flow is for travelers only.
🐾 Animals & Access
No pets or emotional support animals (ESAs). This is strict to protect shared allergy spaces.
Check-in is at 12:00 PM (Noon); check-out is at 12:00 PM (Noon).
Out of respect to others sleeping, please arrive before 10:00 PM.
☀️ Off-Grid Solar Power rules
We run on solar power with limited nighttime battery backup. Help us preserve energy:
Unplug all phones and high-draw electronics at night.
Use power heavily when the sun is shining.
Recharge battery devices during the day before sunset.
Use water sparingly; never leave faucet running.
Turn off lights when leaving any room.
🤝 Community & Safety
We are not a luxury hospitality business, nor are we a shelter. We are a self-sufficient community of explorers.
Please keep drunken shenanigans to a minimum.
Absolutely no fighting or illegal drugs.
Dorm kitchen food is free-game to share! Label personal food in the fridge, and discard expired items.
🛏️ Shared Housekeeping & The Bed Sheet System
There is no maid service. Guests make their own beds, wash any sheets/towels used, and leave the room clean and tidy for the next traveler. If you didn't bring your own sleeping bag, you must use sheets to protect the bedding.
The Sheet Color System:
🟣 Purple Room: Purple sheets belong here
🟢 Green Room: Green sheets belong here
🔴 Red Room: Red sheets belong here
🟠 Orange Room: Orange sheets belong here
🔵 Bunk House: Blue (Twin size) sheets belong here
🟤 Extras: Brown/tan sheets (fold & shelf in Dorm House)
Before checking out, wash and dry your used linens. If someone before you forgot, you may need to check the washing machine, clothesline, or the shelves in the Dorm House living room to find folded sheets.
Convenient Stop in Grants, New Mexico
Grants is a practical resupply and rest stop on your journey across the American Southwest.
Whether you're taking zero days off the trail, repairing a bicycle, or visiting El Malpais National Monument and the surrounding volcanic ice caves, our location puts you close to town grocery stores, restaurants, and gear suppliers.
Yes! We accept resupply packages for confirmed guests. Mail them via USPS, FedEx, or UPS. They are held securely in our delivery bin behind the Dorm House. Make sure to clearly mark your Name and estimated arrival date. Click the "View Shipping Address" button under our logistics section for the exact address format.
It means there is no traditional front desk or staff waiting to greet you. You book and pay securely online, and our system automatically emails and texts you your unique door lock combination codes. This allows you to check in late at night or during irregular travel schedules without stress.
Yes. For your physical security and safety, we have security cameras active in public and shared areas of the hostel, including all exterior property lines, the main living room, and the shared kitchen spaces. However, your personal privacy is incredibly important to us—there are absolutely no cameras or recording devices in personal areas like bedrooms, bathrooms, or shower spaces.
Correct. Part of how we keep prices so low is by running a community-reliant housekeeping system. Every guest makes their own bed, washes and folds their used sheets/towels, cleans up after using the kitchen/bathrooms, and sweeps or vacuums their space before checkout. Leave the hostel "better than you found it."
Our property runs on clean solar power. While we have robust battery storage, electricity is finite at night. Out of respect for the batteries, we ask all guests to charge high-draw devices during peak daylight hours, turn off lights immediately when leaving rooms, and restrict outlet usage after sunset.
Yes! Lava Flow Hostel is proudly co-ed, queer-friendly, inclusive, and welcoming to all friendly hikers, cyclists, and travelers. We reserve the right to serve everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or social class. We do not tolerate fighting, illegal drugs, or mean people.
Ready to Stop in Grants?
Lock in your room or shared bunk space online today. Get instant access instructions and secure your bed!
Lava Flow Hostel
c/o [Your Full Name or Trail Name]
320 Jefferson Avenue
Grants, NM 87020
Resupply shipments are delivered securely to our marked Rubbermaid drop box located right behind the Dorm House. You will easily find your labeled package waiting there upon your arrival!
