From National Monuments
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Visiting Craters of the Moon National Monument
Craters of the Moon National Monument is a National Monument in Idaho. This landscape is a vast area of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. The National Monument contains a network of primitive roads. Visitors can find a variety of volcanic features here. The area offers opportunities to explore lava tubes and climb cinder cones for expansive views. The Robert Limbert Visitor Center serves the monument.
Know Before You Go
- Designation
- National Monument
- State
- ID
- Park address
- Arco, ID
- Entrance fee
- Private vehicle: $20.00; Motorcycle: $15.00; Per person: $10.00; Park annual pass: $35.00NPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Available Experiences
- Visitors can experience hiking, scenic driving, wildlife watching, camping, biking, stargazing, and ranger programs.
- Camping
- The park has one campground.
- Visitor Centers
- A visitor center is available at the Robert Limbert Visitor Center.
- Operating Considerations
- The park's address is in Arco, ID.
Track Your Qwest
Save Craters of the Moon National Monument to QwestLyfe and keep track of the places you've explored and the places you want to visit.
I've been here!
Sign in to track this and all the NPS sites with QwestLyfe
I'm planning to go here
Sign in to plan this trip with QwestLyfe
Nearby ParkQwest Places
- Minidoka National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 53 miles away (straight line)
- City of Rocks National ReserveNational Reserve · Approximately 79 miles away (straight line)
- Hagerman Fossil Beds National MonumentNational Monument · Approximately 79 miles away (straight line)
- Golden Spike National Historical ParkNational Historical Park · Approximately 120 miles away (straight line)
- Grand Teton National ParkNational Park · Approximately 146 miles away (straight line)
Build a ParkQwest Trip
Select nearby places above and add them, along with Craters of the Moon National Monument, to your QwestLyfe plans.
Craters of the Moon National Monument by Season
Summer temperatures may reach the 90s°F, with surface temperatures on black lava generating 170°F. Drying winds occur daily, especially in the afternoon, and may reach 15 to 30 miles per hour.
Notes
Designation Date: 05/02/1924
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.