Craters of the Moon National Monument scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into SUN, drive to Craters of the Moon National Monument

1 h 5 min drive56 milesNo entry permit

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Ankunftsflughafen
SUN
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 5 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
1–2 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
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Fahrzeughinweise
A standard car is ideal for the Loop Road; RVs are permitted but will find parking in the Cave Area and at Spatter Cones very tight.

Ihre Route

SUN

Friedman Memorial Airport

Craters of the Moon National Monument

About 1 h 5 min · 56 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Cave Permits and Dark Sky Preservation

Entry requires a standard National Monument fee or pass; however, all cave exploration requires a free permit obtained in person at the Visitor Center. Permits are subject to a screening for White-Nose Syndrome to protect bats. Camping at Lava Flow is first-come, first-served, so check official status for site availability before arriving with an RV.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

May – June, September – October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Craters and Cones

    Inferno Cone → Spatter Cones

  2. Tag 2 · Subterranean Lava Tubes

    Indian Tunnel → Dewdrop Cave

  3. Tag 3 · High Desert Ecology

    Devil’s Orchard → North Crater Flow Trail

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Craters of the Moon National Monument?

Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from SUN to Craters of the Moon National Monument?

Roughly 1 h 5 min (about 56 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Craters of the Moon National Monument?

Entry requires a standard National Monument fee or pass; however, all cave exploration requires a free permit obtained in person at the Visitor Center. Permits are subject to a screening for White-Nose Syndrome to protect bats. Camping at Lava Flow is first-come, first-served, so check official status for site availability before arriving with an RV.

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