Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

Craters of the Moon is out of this world!
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.
Map showing location of park.
Ranger leans out of an entance station window and hands a pamphlet to a guest in a vehicle.
Tourism to southern Idaho national parks contributes $23 million to local economy
Tourism to southern Idaho national parks contributes $23 million to local economy
Night sky with milky way rises over a volcanic landscape with wildflowers.
Centennial Artists-in-Residence offer instruction in night sky photography and nature journaling
Centennial Artists-in-Residence offer in-person and virtual craft demonstrations.
Group of people sit and stand in front of the entrance sign for Craters of the Moon National Monument
Craters of the Moon announces Centennial Artists-in-Residence and Events
Learn more about the 5 Centennial Artists at Craters of the Moon.
Centennial Logo
Craters of the Moon National Monument to Celebrate Park Centennial
Craters Centennial celebrations officially begin May 2nd, 2024, the day the monument turns 100!
A close-up shot of a folded, waving sea of lava rock, with mountains in the far distance.
Photo by NPS / David Hunter
Small purple flowers and larger white flowers with reddish stems grow out of black volcanic rock
Photo by NPS / David Hunter
The Craters entrance sign sits below a starry night sky, with the milky way brightly-lit.
Photo by NPS / Jacob W. Frank
A figure stands inside a large lava tube on a pile of rubble, lit by a round opening overhead.
Photo by NPS / Jacob W. Frank
A paved trail winds up around the side of a spatter cone.
Photo by NPS / Jacob W. Frank
A panoramic view across the Craters landscape, bisected by a winding road.
Photo by NPS / Jacob W. Frank