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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.

 

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

 

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Did You Know?
The National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management cooperatively manage Craters of the Moon. Each agency has primary jurisdiction over specific areas of the greater Monument and Preserve.

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