What is Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve?

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve is a national monument & preserve.

Who manages Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve?

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve is managed by National Park Service.

How many hiking trails are in Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve?

Ranger lists 53 named trails in Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve, each with a map, length, elevation gain, and current conditions.

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

Live campground availability and reservations for Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve, plus trails, weather, and things to do before you book.

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Overview

A look at what's here, how big it is, and what it gets known for.

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Best time to visit

A 12-month score that blends historical weather, average crowds from NPS visitation, and historical campsite availability. Higher means better.

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Coming up

Upcoming events and dated closures from the National Park Service, plus the months this park tends to be at its best.

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Campgrounds in this park

Lava Flow Campground

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Campgrounds nearby

Campgrounds within roughly 25 miles of the park centroid. Click any to see availability and details on Recreation.gov.

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Top trails near this park

Trails within 15 mi of the park centroid, sorted by distance.

Trails in this park

Trails within the park's bounding region. Difficulty is computed from length, elevation gain, and grade.

Best hikes in Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (53 trails) →

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Reservable campgrounds in Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve book up fast. Get one text the moment a site frees up, so you can grab it on Recreation.gov.

Current NPS alerts

Official alerts from the National Park Service. Always defer to current NPS guidance over any plan from Ranger.

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Reviews

Trip notes from other Ranger users. Conditions and crowds change with the season.

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