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Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Operating Hours & Seasons

The Monument and Preserve remains open all year, although winter snows prevent automobile access around the Loop Road from mid-November through mid-April. When the road is open it remains open at all hours.

The Visitor Center is open daily except for winter holidays. Visitor Center hours are 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily (8 a.m. until 6 p.m from Memorial Day through Sept. 12).

 
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Seasons: Every season has its own special qualities. Find out what the park is like at other times of the year.

 
willife and plants at Craters of the Moon  

Did You Know?
Moonscape?...At first glance the landscape of Craters of the Moon appears to be devoid of life. Look deeper and you will observe a rich diversity of life including more than 660 types of plants and over 280 animal species.

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Last Updated: March 27, 2009 at 17:36 EST