Craters of the Moon National Preserve
National Preserve · ID
Park Closure · Park Bookstore Update
The park bookstore is currently transitioning to a new partner. The park is working to identify and establish a new bookstore provider, and additional information will be shared as it becomes available. Due to this transition, a bookstore with items for purchase will not be in service until a new partner is established. Thank you for your patience during this transition.
Caution · Navigation
Please do not rely upon GPS digital navigation systems to find your way to Craters of the Moon. Please note that the Robert Limbert Visitor Center at 1266 Craters Loop Road is located just off U.S. Highway 20/26/93 and is not accessed via any unpaved roads.
More information
Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. We invite you to explore this "weird and scenic landscape" where yesterday's volcanic events are likely to continue tomorrow.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/crmo
- Location
- Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (43.203, -113.479)
Track your visit to Craters of the Moon National Preserve
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Passport stamp locations
- Robert Limbert Visitor Center
Hours
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preservetoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The Loop Road is typically open from mid April through late November as conditions allow.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Robert Limbert Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $20.00
This per-vehicle fee applies to private, non-commercial vehicles and provides entrance into the park for seven consecutive days. The fee covers the driver and any passengers.
- Motorcycle — $15.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
- Per Person — $10.00
This per-person fee provides entrance into the park for seven consecutive days. Youth age 15 and under are free.
- Education/Academic Groups — Free
Classes or groups from accredited academic institutions may apply for a fee waiver ahead of their visit by contacting the park. Academic fee waivers are not granted automatically. Educational groups must apply and meet the two criteria to receive a fee waiver: 1) eligibility and 2) educational purpose and relevance of park resources or facilities. Groups that choose to not make a reservation or apply for an academic fee waiver will be charged the standard entrance fee per vehicle.
- Annual Entrance - Park — $35.00
Annual entrance pass for Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve only. Valid for one year through the month of purchase. This pass can be purchased at the park entrance station.