Where is craters of the moon

Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a ,acre geologic wonderland. Craters of the Moon is a remarkably preserved volcanic landscape with an array of exceptional features. Sunscreen and a brimmed hat are recommended.

Wear closed-toe shoes. If planning to visit the caves, a flashlight is needed. They can be picked up at the Visitor Center during business hours. A permit is required for commercial filming or photography in the park. Act Now. Donate menu icon Menu. Visibility Moderate Concern. Health Moderate Concern. Nature Moderate Concern. Park staff will check your gear and go over a few safety details. Leaving the visitor center, we were instantly transported to another place filled with cinder beds, lava hoodoos, and an overall surreal landscape.

With map in hand and permit displayed on the dashboard, we chose a few hikes. I wanted the boys and Henry to see as many of the different types of volcanic features as possible. If you stay longer or camp overnight you can explore more and wander farther afield. Craters of the Moon is an International Dark Sky Park which means there is a total lack of light pollution.

The stars light up the sky in an unbelievable way and come right down to your tent. We only had three or four hours to spend at the park so we started out with a scramble up Inferno Cone.

It was hold-onto-your-hat-windy up there, but we were enthralled with the panoramic views of the rest of the Monument, the Great Rift, the Snake River Plain, and the Pioneer Mountains. Next up was a quick jaunt around and up a spatter cone.