Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve near Arco protects lava flows, cinder cones and volcanic caves, with a scenic loop and walking trails.
Plan your visit
1266 Craters Loop Rd, Arco, Idaho 83213
- Admission
- Seven-day pass: $20 private vehicle, $15 motorcycle, $10 per person age 16+ entering on foot or bicycle; eligible park passes accepted
- Hours
- Road, cave and visitor-center access vary seasonally
- Parking
- Off-street parking
- Restrooms
- Visitor center and vault toilets at several developed areas
- Access
- Accessible visitor-center facilities; NPS identifies Devils Orchard, Snow Cone and Centennial trails as accessible
- Setting
- Both
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🌋 Volcanic landscapes
- 🥾 Trails
- 🕳️ Permitted lava-tube exploration
- 🏛️ Visitor center
- 🌌 Dark skies
💡 Good to Know
- The current NPS notice opens Indian Tunnel and Dewdrop Cave only. Obtain a free cave permit in person at the visitor center; all other caves are closed.
- Drinking water is currently available only at the visitor center. Cell service is limited, so download maps before arrival.
- Use the Robert Limbert Visitor Center for navigation and check current road conditions before traveling.
- Lava Flow Campground has accessible restrooms and sites 3, 34, 35 and 42. Site 34 has an electrical outlet for medical needs. Review the NPS trail measurements for slopes and surfaces; caves require stairs or scrambling.
Official information · Current conditions · Entrance fees · NPS accessibility details
Listing review date: 2026-10-15
Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The NPS October 7 current-conditions notice lists Lava Flow Campground at $8 per night, or $4 for Senior or Access pass holders, during the current period without campground water. Drinking water is available only at the visitor center. Confirm the rate and road access for your travel date.