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A close-up shot of a folded, waving sea of lava rock, with mountains in the far distance.

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

National Monument & Preserve

Idaho

🟢 🟡 🔴 hikes

$20

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Craters of the Moon 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.

Activities

AstronomyAuto and ATVBikingCampingCavingHikingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmShopping

Topics

AnimalsCaves, Caverns and KarstClimate ChangeFireForests and WoodlandsGeologyMigrationsNative American HeritageNight SkyRock Landscapes and Features

Entrance fees

$20.00Entrance - Private Vehicle

$15.00Entrance - Motorcycle

$25.00Commercial Entrance - Sedan

$10.00Entrance - Per Person

$0.00Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

$100.00Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

$40.00Commercial Entrance - Van

Hours

The Loop Road is typically open from mid April through late November as conditions allow.

Official site →Directions →

Conditions

Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 68°F

☀️ 86°/52°

☁️ 89°/57°

☁️ 92°/62°

Things to do

Visit Craters in Winter

🟢 Hike Devils Orchard

Become a Craters Junior Ranger

Visit the Spatter Cones

Explore a Cave

Stargazing at Craters of the Moon

🔴 Hike the North Crater Trail

🟡 Hike Broken Top Loop

Campgrounds

Lava Flow Campground

Visitor centers

Robert Limbert Visitor Center

Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.

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