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Is Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve open right now?
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Partially closed
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve is partially closed.
Why this statusPark Bookstore Update
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush.
- Type
- National Monument & Preserve
- State
- ID
- Nearest town
- Arco
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About Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
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.
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Visitor info
AddressCraters of the Moon National Monument, 1266 Craters Loop Road, Arco, ID 83213
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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve Getting thereVisitor Center and Loop Drive are located 18 miles southwest of Arco, Idaho on U.S. Highway 20/26/93, 24 miles northeast of Carey, Idaho on U.S. Highway 20/26/93, 84 miles from Idaho Falls, and 90 miles from Twin Falls. Physical address is 1266 Craters Loop Road(Lat/Long: 43° 27.711'N/113° 33.7) Access to the main…
How we read this status
We derive Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Park Bookstore Update Full method: how we check park status.