Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve - Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

Quicklinks:

Current Status

North Crater, Inferno Cone parking lots and Tree Molds and Devil's Orchard Roads are closed due to resurfacing. Backcountry access is extremely limited.
more...

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. We invite you to explore this "weird and scenic landscape" where yesterday's volcanic events are likely to continue tomorrow...

Things to Do

Start at the Visitor Center for information and exhibits.

Drive the scenic seven-mile loop road.

Take a hike.

Explore lava tube caves.

Spend a night in the Lava Flow Campground.

Learn more about the park on a Ranger guided walk or talk.

more...

Directions and Maps

Find out where we are and plan your visit with maps of the park and the region.

more...

Events

Check the on-line events calendar for special walks, talks and activities offered throughout the year.

more...

		For Teachers Craters of the Moon is an out of this world outdoor classroom! Plan a field trip or link to curriculum materials that can be used at school. more...

Write to

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
P.O. Box 29
Arco, ID 83213

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information and NPS headquarters
(208) 527-1300

Bureau of Land Management Field Office
(208) 732-7200

Fax

(208) 527-3073

Climate

High Desert Climate with average high temperatures during the summer around 80 degrees fahrenheit and average low temperatures in the winter in the teens. Elevation at the visitor center is 5,900 feet. Click on the link below for WEATHER information.
more...