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Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Campgrounds
 
car camping at Lava Flow Campground
Car camping at Lava Flow Campground
 

Lava Flow Campground

Open
Open May through October. Closure dates may vary depending upon snow conditions.

Details
Fifty-one sites are available on a first come first served basis; no reservations are accepted.

Fee
$10 per site in summer
$6 per site during shoulder season
Half price with Golden Age and Golden Access passes

Facilities

  • water
  • restrooms
  • charcoal grills
  • picnic tables

There are no hookups or showers.  Large RV's and trailers can be accommodated in a limited number of sites. Commercial campgrounds with hookups are available in Arco, Idaho, 18 miles east of the Monument.

From October through May, water and other services are limited or unavailable. Campground is not plowed of snow in winter and the loop drive is closed at the visitor center. Skiers and snowshoers may winter camp at the campground (1/4 mile ski or snowshoe from the visitor center) or at Devil's Orchard (2 1/4 mile ski or snowshoe from the visitor center). A shovel may be required to access waterless restrooms at these locations.

Regulations

  • No wood fires are permitted. 
  • Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM (no generators running, loud music, etc.).

Group Camp

Open
May - September (weather dependent)

Details
Camping area for larger groups (10-30 people). Available by reservation only. Call 208-527-1325 to make a reservation.

Fee
$30 per group

Facilities

  • picnic tables
  • drinking water
  • fire grate
  • vault restroom

 

 

 


 

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President Calvin Coolidge  

Did You Know?
"a weird and scenic landscape peculiar to itself" is how President Calvin Coolidge described Craters of the Moon when he established this National Monument in 1924. Craters of the Moon is perhaps the only officially "weird" park in the National Park System.

Last Updated: October 06, 2008 at 18:09 EST