Volcanic cones, craters, lava flows, and caves makes Craters of the Moon National Monument an astonishing landscape. The Monument was established by an act of Congress on May 2, 1924. |
| Fees: |
The entrance fee is $8.00 per vehicle. Those entering by bicycle, motorcycle, or foot pay $4.00 per person. Individuals age 15 and under enter free. |
| Hours: |
The Monument and Preserve remains open all year, although winter snows prevent automobile access around the Loop Drive from mid-November through mid-April. During the open period the road remains open at all hours.
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| Visitor Center: |
Open daily except for winter holidays; hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day). |
| Facilities: |
Visitor center, restrooms, drinking water, overlooks, trails, wayside exhibits, amphitheater, bookstore, picnic tables, campground. |
| Directions: |
The Monument is 18 miles west of Arco on US 20, 26, and 93. |
| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 43 27.760N; 113 33.594W. |
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| Regulations: |
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| Precautions: |
- All lava is sharp. Be sure you take the proper safety precautions.
- In the backcountry, roads are infrequently or never maintained and vehicular travel can often be difficult. A high-clearance 4-wheel-drive vehicle with good tires is advisable—passenger car travel is not recommended. There are absolutely no services available within this area. Have good maps and/or direction-finding equipment and use them. Be aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
- See Backcountry Considerations.
- See Backcountry Emergencies.
- NPS News Updates.
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