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.
Things to do
Auto touringBikingCampingHiking
When to go
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Best Jun–SepAverage low–high: 58–84°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 69%1.5 wet days / month
Weather data & source
Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data
Plan your visit
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.
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