CAVES are open!!

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As of May 28th the CAVE AREA is open to the public again!!! (Buffalo Cave remains closed) Please remember to check in at the VC to get your free cave permit from our Rangers to go explore them. Also please wear clothing and shoes that have never been in another cave or mine before, we […]

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CAVES are open!!

New Hours

craters of the moon

Starting Memorial Day weekend, the BookStore and Robert Limbert Visitor Center will open at 9:00am and close at 6:00pm. Come explore this amazing landscape!

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New Hours

The Loop Road is Open!

The Loop Road is finally open for the season! Come out and explore this beautiful monument! The Cave Area and Lava Tubes remain closed due to seismic activity. The North Crater Flow trail will also remain closed as our maintenance crew works hard to make is wheelchair accessible.

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The Loop Road is Open!

Come Explore!

The snow removal crews worked hard clearing away the majority of the snow and ice from the Loop Road. It is still closed to motor vehicles as we wait for the last of the ice to melt off, but it is open to foot traffic and biking. Come stretch your legs and explore the monument!

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Come Explore!

Things are Warming Up

The Snow is rapidly melting out here at Craters of the Moon and our winter activities season is coming to a close. The Loop Road will no longer be groomed for skiing and is now accessible to snow bikes and hiking. It is still closed to motor vehicles. Additionally, the snowshoe trail is no longer […]

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Things are Warming Up

New Winter Hours

The Bookstore and Visitors Center will be starting new winter hours. Starting Tuesday December 1, 2020 the Bookstore will be open from 9:00am- 4:30pm until further notice. Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you soon!

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New Winter Hours

NEW ITEMS!!!

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We have added some great new items to our online store! We have new T-Shirts for adults and children, as well as some fun new souvenirs! Check them out online or visit us here in the Visitors Center at Craters of the Moon!

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NEW ITEMS!!!