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Described as a "weird and scenic landscape", Craters of the Moon certainly lives up to its reputation. It was established in 1924 to preserve the unique volcanic features of this enormous lava field. The 750,000-acre monument contains a diverse array of volcanic features including volcanic rifts, cinder cones, spatter cones, shield volcanoes and lava tubes (caves). A surprising number of plants and animals have adapted to live in the harsh volcanic and high desert environment. It is an excellent site for hiking, bird watching, photography, backpacking and caving. The monument is jointly managed by the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. Summer activities include guided cave walks and evening programs at the Campground. Winter activities include Winter Ecology Workshops, snowshoeing , and x-country skiing. School groups are welcome to visit the monument and curriculum resources for teachers are available on our website. Teachers workshops are also offered.
Season:
All Year
Hours:
Visitor Center: Memorial Day-Labor Day, 8am-6pm; Winter: 8am-4:30pm, closed winter holidays; Park open 24 hours.
Fees:
Visitor Center: Free; $8 per car into park. Accepts America the Beautiful, The National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass, Golden Age Pass and Golden Eagle Pass
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