Is Craters of the Moon worth visiting?

One of the great things about Craters of the Moon is that you can see so much from just a few short trails—it's perfect for families or those who don't have a lot of time. If you stay longer or camp overnight, you'll have even more opportunities to explore. If you're interested in stargazing, you're in luck!



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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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Rock outcrop of the Monoliths-North Crater Flow at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. Cinder cones and lava flows are seen in the distance. (Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.) Craters of the Moon is made of over 60 lava flows that erupted between 15,000 and 2,100 years ago.

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The park entrance is 24 miles northeast of Carey, Idaho and 18 miles southwest of Arco, Idaho.

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Chain of Craters Road from Devastation Trailhead to to Holei Sea Arch is about 18.7 miles (30 km) one-way, taking about 30 minutes to drive without any stops.

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