"Crater's of the Moon National Monument" Craters of the Moon National Monument by Jim_Eliason

Craters of the Moon National Monument Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 82 photos

Crater's of the Moon National Monument is a forgotten gem in the national park system. Formed by a volcanic active area that was last active about 1,000 years ago, it forms a surreal environment so much like what was expected on the moon that it was used by Nasa for training during the Moon missions.

It is also a long way from anywhere. Its about an 1 1/2 from the closest major city Idaho Falls. However its well worth taking the time to visit.

Crater's of the Moon National Monument

Pros and Cons

Pros:Surreal and unlike any other place I have been
Cons:Way off the beaten path and not much else there

Last visit to Craters of the Moon National Monument: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Sep 12, 2005
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Reviews (7)

Indian Tunnel - Craters of the Moon National Monument

Indian Tunnel Things to Do (6)

Indian Tunnel is a cave you can actually climb through and exit on the other side. The trail through the cave is rough... more travel advice

Dew Drop Cave - Craters of the Moon National Monument

Dewdrop Cave Things to Do (6)

Airpockets in the lava flow have created many small caves in the park like dew drop cave more travel advice

Snow Cone - Craters of the Moon National Monument

Snow Cone and Splatter Cone Things to Do (6)

Snow Cone and Splatter cone are unique in that you can climb into the crater's themself. Both are also unique that there... more travel advice

Inferno Cone - Craters of the Moon National Monument

Inferno Cone Things to Do (6)

This is one of the largest cones and is one of the few you can roam freely on. It offers great views over the park. more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
A long way from nowhere

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Camping_Girl Feb 2, 2011 at 8:30 PM

Nice page. This park is fairly close to me, yet I have never been there. It is on my list of spots to visit.
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Andraf Jan 22, 2008 at 12:18 AM

Nice page. I've been to this place last year on my way to Yellowstone and truly enjoyed it.
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goingsolo Sep 21, 2006 at 6:04 PM

I never knew about this place until I started researching a possible trip out west. Looks very interesting and definitely worth a visit!
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roamer61 Jun 12, 2006 at 4:37 AM

An eerie place. I am surprised to see plants growing there. But again plants sprout up quickly following the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.
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FRONA Nov 19, 2005 at 1:41 PM

very cool!!! reason to go back to the states!!!!
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JLBG Oct 12, 2005 at 8:24 PM

Excellent pictures from that little known Park that I had the pleasure to visit once but you show much more that what I saw (we had little time !)
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sayedaburas Sep 24, 2005 at 4:14 PM

Thanks a lot Jim for sharing. YOur stuff is fantastic by far. Congratulations.
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tessy Sep 24, 2005 at 10:28 AM

Wow, I'm the first on that page! Wonderful pics of a off the beaten path jewel!