Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve - Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

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Current Conditions

Loop road and campground are open. However, the Caves Area remains closed and inaccessible due to snow and ice.

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 7-mile loop road.

Take a hike.
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Directions and Maps

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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		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

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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.
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