7-Day Forecast
Today
44°F
22 to 32 mph W
Fri
41°F
7 to 17 mph W
Sat
49°F
6 to 13 mph ESE
Sun
51°F
8 to 18 mph WNW
Mon
50°F
5 to 22 mph WSW
Tue
55°F
3 to 13 mph WSW
Wed
58°F
8 mph NNE
Overview
The Lava Flow Campground is a 42-site campground accessible by automobile from May through November depending on snow conditions. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some sites will accommodate large RVs, but no hookups are available.
Best Seasons
Location
Elevation
5,866 ft
Directions
Located on the Loop Road 1/4 mile past the visitor center.
Weather Notes
Weather at Craters of the Moon is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. In February, average snow depth ranges from 26 inches at the north end of the monument to just 2 inches at the south end. Intense summer sun bakes the black lava, generating surface temperatures of 170°F and air temperatures in the 90s. Drying winds are a daily occurrence, especially in the afternoon, and may reach 15 to 30 miles per hour.
Campground Fee - Regular Season
Fee per night for a single campsite. This fee is charged during the regular season when water is available, typically from May through October.
Campground Fee - Regular Season (with Senior or Access Pass)
Discount applies only to Senior and Access Pass holders. There is no discount for America the Beautiful passholders. Fee per night for a single campsite. This fee is charged during the regular season when water is available, typically from May through October.
Campground Fee - Shoulder Season (with Senior or Access Pass)
Discount applies only to Senior and Access Pass holders. There is no discount for America the Beautiful passholders. Fee per night for a single campsite. This fee is charged when water is unavailable in the campground, typically in April and November.
Campground Fee - Shoulder Season
Fee per night for a single campsite. This fee is charged when water is unavailable in the campground, typically in April and November.
Campground Fee - Winter
In winter (typically December through March) the campground is walk-in only. No fee is charged at this time. There is no access to the campground for RVs and other vehicles. No water is available.
RV Information
Today
44°F
22 to 32 mph W
Fri
41°F
7 to 17 mph W
Sat
49°F
6 to 13 mph ESE
Sun
51°F
8 to 18 mph WNW
Mon
50°F
5 to 22 mph WSW
Tue
55°F
3 to 13 mph WSW
Wed
58°F
8 mph NNE
No cell coverage detected at this location.
No reservations; all sites available on a first-come first-served basis.
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