Lava Flow Campground
The Lava Flow Campground is a 42-site campground accessible by automobile from May through November depending on snow conditions. Some sites will accommodate large RVs, but no hookups are available.
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Site map
42 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Dark sky | Inside Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Located on the Loop Road 1/4 mile past the visitor center.
| Nearest town | Arco, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43.4607° N, 113.5591° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBartlett Creek Rx
44 mi from the campground · 2,000 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Public land it sits in
Craters of the Moon National Wilderness Area begins about 0.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.6 miCraters of the Moon National Wilderness Area ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 43,243 acres
- 1.1 miCraters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 752,317 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Fish Creek DamStructure · Carey · 13.9 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lava Flow Campground?
No. Lava Flow Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Is Lava Flow Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Lava Flow Campground sits inside Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Lava Flow Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Lava Flow Campground?
Arco, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Lava Flow Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Iron Bog Campground (16.7 mi, first-come), Copper Creek/Garfield Campground (21.1 mi, first-come), and Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground (27.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Lava Flow Campground in?
Lava Flow Campground is a Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.