Craters of the Moon National Wilderness Area

Craters of the Moon National Wilderness Area


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Craters of the Moon National Wilderness Area is described as a "weird and scenic landscape". It was established in 1924 to preserve the unique volcanic features of this lava field. The 750,000-acre monument contains a diverse array of volcanic features including volcanic rifts, cinder cones, spatter cones, shield volcanoes and lava tubes (caves). A surprising number of plants and animals have adapted to live in the harsh volcanic and high desert environment. It is an excellent site for bird watching, photography, backpacking and caving. The monument is jointly managed by the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. Summer activities include guided cave walks and evening programs at the campground. Winter activities include Winter Ecology Workshops.

Facilities: Craters of the Moon National Wilderness Area provides restrooms, a visitors center and parking.

Reservations: Craters of the Moon National Wilderness Area does not require reservations.

Best Time To Visit: Craters of the Moon National Wilderness Area is open Memorial Day-Labor Day, 8am-6pm; Winter: 8am-4:30pm, closed winter holidays.

Fees: Parking fees are charged.

Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is available.

Rules: Littering is not permitted.

Directions: To reach Craters of the Moon National Wilderness Area from Arco, start out going southwest on Grand Avenue toward south Front Street for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto south Front Street. Continue to follow US-20 for 3.6 miles.

Address

Crater of the Moon National Wilderness Area

PO Box 29

Butte City, Idaho 83213

Phone
General: (208) 527-3257
Fax: (208) 527-3073

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