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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a U.S. national monument and national preserve in the Snake River Plain in central Idaho. It is along US 20, between the small towns of Arco and Carey, at an average elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m) above sea level.

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National Monument752,317 acresBLMID2 campgrounds within 10 mi
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Facts

Where each comes from ↓
DesignationNational Monument
Managed byBureau of Land Management
StateIdaho
Size752,317 acres (computed from the boundary polygon)
National Conservation Lands idNLCS000401
Center point43.1697, -113.4854
Night skyAbout as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 19)

Boundary map

1 outline

Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground

The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.

Where to camp

Campsite Atlas →

1 federal campground sits inside the boundary and 1 more is within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.

NPS · Inside
Lava Flow Campground
First-comeID
BLM · 9.9 mi
Pipeline Campground
First-comeID

Explore

Nearby on the other atlases

National Park System units within 30 miles · Park Atlas
National Monument & Preserve · Adjacent
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
National Register listings within 15 miles · 20 in all · Register Atlas

Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.

Reference

Questions people ask

How big is Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?

752,317 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.

Source: How acreage is computed

Who manages Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?

The Bureau of Land Management.

Source: Bureau of Land Management

What state is Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in?

Idaho.

Source: How states are assigned

Can I camp at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?

1 federal campground sits inside the boundary, including Lava Flow Campground. 2 in all are within ten miles. Rules vary by unit; the BLM page has the current camping rules.

Source: Where to camp

How do I get to Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?

A point inside the boundary is at 43.170, -113.485. Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve is adjacent. The official page carries directions and the office address.

Source: Bureau of Land Management

How dark is the night sky at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?

NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 19 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.

Source: NASA Black Marble

Which national parks are near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (adjacent). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.

Source: Nearby on the other atlases

Are there historic places near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?

20 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Fish Creek Dam and Arco Baptist Community Church.

Source: Register Atlas

Sources

  • Boundary, name: the BLM National Conservation Lands layer.
  • States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
  • Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
  • Description: Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
  • Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
  • Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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