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Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Things To Know Before You Come
 

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Idaho Transportation Department:
Check on current highway conditions in and around the park at the Idaho Transportation Department website.

 

Southern Idaho Visitor Information
Learn more about the variety of interesting places to visit in Southern Idaho including 3 other national parks.

National Parks in Idaho 
Find out about the other national park units in Idaho.

Pets
Pets are welcome at Craters of the Moon, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Dogs (with the exception of service dogs) and other pets are not allowed in the visitor center or on trails including the winter snow trail.

Services
There are no lodging or food services available in the park. The closest motels and restaurants are located in Arco, 18 miles east of the visitor center.

 

 

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Web View of Tom Cat Hill with Big Cinder Butte
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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.

Last Updated: October 23, 2009 at 12:45 EST