Verified Oct 2, 2026
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
Monument or square · Idaho · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
nps.gov
Admission prices
Other ticket
Private Vehicle
$20
$20.00
Other ticket
Motorcycle
$15
$15.00
Other ticket
Per Person
$10
$10.00
Youth age 15 and under are free
stated on nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/fees.htm · checked 2026-10-05
Standard Pass · $10.00–$20.00 … Annual Pass · $35.00 … Private Vehicle $20.00 … Motorcycle $15.00 … Per Person $10.00 This per-person fee provides entrance into the park for seven consecutive days. Youth age 15 and under are free. … Commercial Sedan (1-6 seats) $25.00 … Commercial Van (7-15 seats) $40.00 … Commercial Motor Coach (26+ seats) $100.00
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Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve: address
1266 Craters Loop Road, Arco, ID 83213Open in Google Maps →✓ nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/directions.htm · 2026-10-07Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve: opening hours
Every Day: Open 24 hours✓ nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/hours.htm · 2026-10-07Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve: closing days
Some park facilities and the Loop Road are closed during the winter, … The Loop Road usually closes by mid-November and the cross-country ski track is prepared as soon as a good snow base forms. The visitor center closes in December and reopens in January.✓ nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm · 2026-10-11Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve: how to get there
Craters of the Moon's visitor center and loop road are located on U.S. Highway 20/26/93. The park entrance is 24 miles northeast of Carey, Idaho and 18 miles southwest of Arco, Idaho.✓ nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/directions.htm · 2026-10-07Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve: is it wheelchair accessible?
The visitor center, museum, bookstore, and restrooms are fully accessible. … Devils Orchard Trail, the Snow Cone portion of the Spatter Cones trail, and the walkway between the campground and visitor center (the Centennial Trail) are accessible.✓ nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm · 2026-10-11Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve: are dogs allowed?
Pets must remain on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are not allowed on any trails or in the visitor center even if they are carried. Pets may walk on the road, in the campground, and in parking areas. Please properly dispose of pet waste. Service dogs (those who are individually trained to perform a task for a person with a disability) are permitted to travel wherever people can go.✓ nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/pets.htm · 2026-10-11Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush.
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