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Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Operating Hours & Seasons

The Monument and Preserve remains open all year, although winter snows prevent automobile access around the Loop Road from mid-November through mid-April. When the road is open, it remains open at all hours.

The Visitor Center is open year-round from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day through Sept. 12); Closed on federal holidays during the winter.

 
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Seasons: Every season has its own special qualities. Find out what the park is like at other times of the year.

 
satellite view of the Craters of the Moon lava flow  

Did You Know?
Craters of the Moon is a HUGE national park! It is over 1,100 square miles (over 750,000 acres) which is roughly the size of Rhode Island. The young lava flows that make up the bulk of the Monument and Preserve can clearly be seen from space.

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Last Updated: October 05, 2009 at 11:52 EST