Can you reserve a site at Lava Flow Campground?

No. Lava Flow Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Lava Flow Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Craters of the Moon National Monument (National Monument) · Open Access

5,865 ft
Elevation

RV Camping at Lava Flow Campground — Photo: NPS Photo / Sheena Harper · Recreation.gov

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.

Getting there

Located on the Loop Road 1/4 mile past the visitor center.

43.46070, -113.55913 · 43°27'38.5"N 113°33'32.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 24°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	25	29	39	50	61	71	82	80	69	54	36	24
Low °F	7	10	18	26	33	41	49	47	38	27	16	8
Precip in	2.0	1.4	1.1	1.1	1.6	1.2	0.4	0.7	0.8	1.3	1.1	2.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Tents at the Campground — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Back-in Campsites — Photo: NPS Photo / Lauren Reid · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Lava Flow Campground

Can you reserve a site at Lava Flow Campground?: No. Lava Flow Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Big Lost River Access Trail 31.6 mi · Facility
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Sawmill Campground 33.4 mi · Campground
Wildhorse Campground 36.7 mi · Campground
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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