Craters Of The Moon National Monument
Dispersed camping is allowed. Craters Of The Moon National Monument is a BLM unit in Blaine County, Idaho.
Check current closures and fire restrictions for Craters Of The Moon National Monument on the managing agency's own page.
Craters Of The Moon National Monument map
Craters Of The Moon National Monument boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Yes, dispersed camping is allowed at Craters Of The Moon National Monument.
- Craters Of The Moon National Monument is managed by the BLM's Shoshone Field Office.
- Craters Of The Moon National Monument's listed activities include Hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, wildlife viewing, backcountry travel.
Scenic drives
- Loop Road 7 mi, paved
Camping at Craters Of The Moon National Monument
Dispersed camping allowed
Getting there
- 18 miles from Arco , 90 miles from Twin Falls
- High-clearance vehicle recommended
- Four-wheel drive may be required
Visitor centers
- Craters of the Moon Visitor Center (NPS) 1266 Craters Loop Road, Arco, ID 83213 208-527-1335 (seasonal)
Public lands next to Craters Of The Moon National Monument
- National Park Service unitCraters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve lies inside Craters Of The Moon National Monument.
- Wilderness areaCraters of the Moon National Wilderness Area lies inside Craters Of The Moon National Monument.
- National wildlife refugeMinidoka National Wildlife Refuge is 2.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
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- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- blm.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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- blm.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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