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All roads and facilities are open
The Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Obtain a permit before entering any authorized cave.
A Violent Past, Calm Present, and Uncertain Future...
Craters of the Moon 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...
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Where in the World?
Find out where we are and plan your visit with maps of the park and the region.
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Events
Check the on-line events calendar for special walks, talks, and activities offered throughout the year.
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Multimedia
"Like Us" on Facebook, download our free wildflower app or view photos and videos of park resources.
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Outdoor Classroom
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.
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Did You Know?
"the Devil's Vomit" is how one Oregon- bound pioneer described his encounter with Craters of the Moon. Hundreds of pioneers travelled through the area on the Goodale's Cutoff section of the Oregon trail in the 1850's and 1860's.