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So if you want to go camping in Craters of the Moon National Monument park, then there is just one campground.
The one and only campground in Craters of the Moon National Monument is the Lava Flow Campground.
And yes, you will be camping surrounded by old lava flows!
A Craters of the Moon camping trip in Idaho can make for a perfect part of your Wyoming road trip on your way to (or from!) Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming!
It can be perfect to drive from Yellowstone to Craters of the Moon.
Your driving route can take you along Mesa Falls Scenic Byway in Targhee National Forest.
More below about camping at the Craters of the Moon campground!
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Craters of the Moon camping: Things to know about the Lava Flow campground
1. There are campsites that overlook one of the lava fields in Craters of the Moon.
Driving through Craters of the Moon, you’ll pass lava fields.
One of the lava fields is along the campground.
There are some campsites that overlook a field of old lava flows!
2. The campground is a short walk to the amphitheater.
Even if you’re not at one of the campsites that overlooks the lava fields, you will be surrounded by old lava rocks!
There’s a road through the campground, and each of the individual sites has lava rocks around them.
3. The campground is right off of the Craters of the Moon scenic drive.
The Craters of the Moon campground is in a convenient location.
When you leave the campground, you’ll turn right and be on Craters of the Moon scenic drive!
This is the main road through Craters of the Moon National Monument that will take you to all of the best things to do in Craters of the Moon including hikes and caves.
4. The campground is easy to get to.
You will come across the campground immediately after you pass through the Craters of the Moon national park entry station.
5. The Craters of the Moon campground is for tent camping and RV camping.
6. There are regular bathrooms at the campground.
7. There are no showers at the Craters of the Moon campground.
8. There is no electricity at the Craters of the Moon campsites.
9. There are faucets at the campground for drinking water.
10. There are trash cans throughout the campground.
There is also a trash dumpster for campers.
11. Craters of the Moon night sky
Look up at the night sky for stars!
Read the reviews of the Lava Flow campground.
How to book your campsite at Lava Flow Campground
Well… you can’t reserve a campsite for the Craters of the Moon campground in advance.
As of the 2023 camping season, it is not possible to make reservations for the Lava Flow Campground.
The Craters of the Moon campground is a first-come first-serve campground.
So, the only way to get a campsite is to show up to it!
But, this can always change for future seasons, so be sure to confirm this on the National Park Service website or the national park camping reservation website.
Cost of camping at the Craters of the Moon campground
The cost of camping at Lava Flow campground in Craters of the Moon National Monument is around $15 per night. See here for updated camping fees.
There is also a national park fee for Craters of the Moon National Monument. If you have an annual national park pass, that will work in Craters of the Moon National Monument.
Otherwise, a 7 day Craters of the Moon park pass will be around $20. See here for current fees.
And that’s a bit about camping in Craters of the Moon National Monument at Lava Flow campground!
More for your Craters of the Moon national park trip and beyond:
- Craters of the Moon caves
- Best things to do in Craters of the Moon National Monument
- North Crater Trail (volcano crater hike)
- Inferno Cone hike
- Spatter Cones (“mini-volcano”)
- Mesa Falls Scenic Byway in Idaho
- Driving from Yellowstone to Craters of the Moon
HAPPY CAMPING AT CRATERS OF THE MOON!
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