Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Overview
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve is managed by National Park Service and is located near Carey, Idaho. 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.
Things to Do at Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve include:
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Visitor Center and Loop Drive are located 18 miles southwest of Arco, Idaho on U.S. Highway 20/26/93, 24 miles northeast of Carey, Idaho on U.S. Highway 20/26/93, 84 miles from Idaho Falls, and 90 miles from Twin Falls. Physical address is 1266 Craters Loop Road(Lat/Long: 43° 27.711'N/113° 33.7) Access to the main visitor use area is via a paved highway. Unpaved roads provide additional access to the BLM monument and NPS Preserve but should only be utilized by four wheel drive and high clearance vehicles.
GPS Coordinates: 43.20345600000000, -113.47916100000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (208) 527-1300
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