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Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Permits

Permits are required for the following park activities: (Click on the link to find out more)

Wilderness Permit

A free Wilderness Permit is required to spend the night in the Craters of the Moon Wilderness area. They can be picked up at the Visitor Center during business hours.

Filming Permit

A permit is required for commercial filming or photography in the park. Contact the park for more information. 

Research Permit

A permit is required for scientific research in the park. Permits can be obtained through the NPS Research Permit and Reporting website.

 

 

Fee Waiver

Only bonafide educational or scientific organizations visiting Craters of the Moon for educational or scientific purposes may apply for a waiver of entrance fees.
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: September 11, 2007 at 13:54 EST