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    Craters Of The Moon

    National Monument & Preserve Idaho

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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.

Campgrounds

car camping at Lava Flow Campground
Car camping at Lava Flow Campground
 

Lava Flow Campground

When?

Open May through November. 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.

How much?

$10 per site in summer

$6 per site during shoulder season

Half price with Senior or 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

Where?

Nestled behind Sunset Cinder Cone about .75 miles up a gravel road on the north side of U.S. Highway 20/26/93. Camping by reservation only.

When?

May - September (weather dependent)

Details

Camping area for larger groups (maximum 30 people). Available by reservation only which must be made in writing or email us at least one week in advance. Call 208-527-1325 for more information.

How Much?

$30 per group

Facilities

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

Regulations

  • *Wood fires are permitted in fire grate but you must bring in your own firewood. No wood collecting is permitted.
 
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Group Campground
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Did You Know?

wilderness

In 1970 Craters of the Moon became one of the first areas in the National Park System to be designated as a federal Wilderness area. Craters of the Moon contains vast areas where visitors have an opportunity to experience the earth as it was.