Lava Flow Campground

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

42 campsites

Fee

From $8 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

208-527-1335

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lava Flow Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• North Crater TrailHike · 90-120 Minutes · 0.3 mi from camp

  This strenuous 3.5-mile trail drops into the mouth of North Crater. National Park Service

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• Hike Up Inferno ConeHike · 30-45 Minutes · 1.1 mi from camp

  Climb a short but very steep trail to the top of a volcanic cone for awe-inspiring views. National Park Service

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• Hike Devils OrchardHike · 30-45 Minutes · 1.2 mi from camp

  Enjoy an easy, 0.5 mile walk through an open limber pine woodland. National Park Service

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• Visit the Spatter ConesHike · 10-15 Minutes · 1.3 mi from camp

  Take a short walk to view some of the park's mini-volcanoes up close and personal. National Park Service

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• Broken Top LoopHike · 60-90 Minutes · 2.3 mi from camp

  Find a variety of unique volcanic features on this moderate-difficulty 1.8 mile loop. National Park Service

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• Tree Molds TrailHike · 60-90 Minutes · 2.3 mi from camp

  This 2-mile trail winds through the Craters of the Moon Wilderness and features molds of ancient trees encased in lava. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Sunset ConePeak · 6,388 ft · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Scenic Overlook Craters of the MoonViewpoint · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Inferno Cone ViewpointViewpoint · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Dewdrop CaveCave · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Black CapPeak · 7,526 ft · 5.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Blizzard MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 3.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.