Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve - Hailey, ID

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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

GPS Coordinates: N 43° 27.723 W 113° 33.633

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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve contains three major lava fields covering almost half a million acres. These remarkably well preserved volcanic features resulted from geologic events that appear to have happened just a few days before.

In 1924 the National Park Service began the job of protecting the park and welcoming people to experience this area. In 2000 the monument was expanded to include most of the Great Rift, the source of the lava flows that created this unique landscape. Today's more than 750,000 acre National Monument and Preserve is co-managed by the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

Robert Limbert Visitor Center The museum, located in the visitor center contains exhibits that explain the natural and cultural history of the area. The visitor center book store contains an extensive selection of publications as well as a variety of visitor convenience items. A snack machine, pop machine, and pay phone are also available at the visitor center. Restrooms with running water are available at the visitor center during open hours.

Facilities: Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve offers restrooms, trails, a visitor center, and a campground. The visitor center contains a museum with exhibits explaining the natural and cultural history of the area. A campground near the visitor center provides sites for campers.

There are trails available for biking and hiking. The trails allow visitors to better explore the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.

Best Time To Visit: Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is open all year, although winter snows limit automobile access around the Loop Drive and on roads in the Preserve.

Robert Limbert Visitor Center is open September 2, 2003 till Memorial Day 2004 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Fees: Entrance fees are charged.

Accessibility: The visitor center, including restrooms, is wheelchair accessible. Devil's Orchard Trail is a 1/2-mile fully accessible loop trail. Campground restroom is accessible.

Rules: Free permits are required for overnight camping in the Craters of the Moon Wilderness Area. Permits are available at the Visitor Center.

Pets are allowed at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Dogs (with the exception of seeing-eye dogs) and other pets are not allowed in the visitor center or on hiking trails. Pets may not be left unattended.

Directions: Craters of the Moon National Monument is located 18 miles west of Arco on Highway 20.

The visitor center is located off Highway 20/26/93 mid-way between Arco and Carey Idaho.

Map: Click here for a map to Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

Reservations: Reservations are not accepted or required to visit Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.

Address

Craters of the Moon National Monument

P.O. Box 29

Arco, Idaho 83213

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

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