National Monument · Idaho, United States
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Craters of the Moon National Monument is a national monument in Idaho, United States, covering 53,438 acres (21,625 ha), established in 1924.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
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| Location | Idaho, United States |
| Area | 53,438 acres (21,625 ha) |
| Established | 1924 |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Craters of the Moon National Monument
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 (concurrent with US 93 and US 26), between the small towns of Arco and Carey, at an average elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m) above sea level. The Monument was established on May 2, 1924. In November 2000, a presidential proclamation by President Clinton greatly expanded the Monument area. The 410,000-acre National Park Service portions of the expanded Monument were designated as Craters of the Moon National Preserve in August 2002.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Craters of the Moon National Monument?
Craters of the Moon National Monument is in Idaho, United States.
When was Craters of the Moon National Monument established?
Craters of the Moon National Monument was established in 1924, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Craters of the Moon National Monument?
Craters of the Moon National Monument covers 53,438 acres (21,625 ha).
Does Craters of the Moon National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes — Craters of the Moon National Monument has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craters_of_the_Moon_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/crmo/ — Official park page.