Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve - Carey, Idaho
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Loading ...| Price: $10 or less | ATB Camping Discount: Yes | `|
| Address: Unknown | Coordinates: 43.460201, -113.558998 | |
| Site Type: National Park Service | Status: Official | |
| Open Dates: May through October | Max Stay Length: Unknown | |
| Road Type: Unknown | Miles to Paved Road: Unknown | |
| Number of Sites: 30 or more | Max RV Length : Unknown | |
| Contact Email: | Contact Phone: 208-527-1300 | |
| Website: www.nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm | ||
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Mon  High 29° F Low 5° F |
Tue High 32° F Low 11° F |
Nice campsites in the lava formations. Interesting formations and lava tubes. Amazing walking trails through the lava beds. There are also some short caves (lava tubes). Take a flashlight. Boy Scout cave has openings at both ends. CG is warm in summer. There are no hookups or showers. Large RV’s and trailers can be accommodated in a limited number of sites. Commercial campgrounds with hookups are available in Arco, Idaho, 18 miles east of the Monument.
From October through May, water and other services are limited or unavailable. Campground is not plowed of snow in winter and the loop drive is closed at the visitor center. Skiers and snowshoers may winter camp at the campground (1/4 mile ski or snowshoe from the visitor center) or at Devil’s Orchard (2 1/4 mile ski or snowshoe from the visitor center). A shovel may be required to access waterless restrooms at these locations.
Regulations
* No wood fires are permitted.
* Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM (no generators running, loud music, etc.).
| Amenities: - Dump Station - Drinking Water - Restrooms - Fire Ring - Picnic Tables |
Activities: - Hiking Trails |
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Posted by Pianotuna
on Jan 20, 2009