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Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Things To Know Before You Come
 

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Idaho Transportation Department:
Check on current highway conditions in and around the park at the Idaho Transportation Department website.

 

Southern Idaho Visitor Information
Learn more about the variety of interesting places to visit in Southern Idaho including 3 other national parks.

Pets
Pets are welcome at Craters of the Moon, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Dogs (with the exception of service dogs) and other pets are not allowed in the visitor center or on trails including the winter snow trail.

Services
There are no lodging or food services available in the park. The closest motels and restaurants are located in Arco, 18 miles east of the visitor center.

 

 

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Did You Know?
Vast quantities of water stored by the lava rock aquifer below the Eastern Snake River Plain provides for critical human needs throughout southern Idaho...including those famous potatoes!

Last Updated: March 25, 2009 at 12:01 EST