Lava Flow Campground

Star4.55
218 reviews
1266 Craters Loop Road, Arco, ID, 83213, USA

Quick Facts

Price

Free

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

Allowed

RV Friendly

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Lava Flow Campground
$0.00 - $15.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$15.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$15.00

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What Campers Say

4.55

Top-Rated

Based on 218 reviews

219 Google reviews

"Lava Flow Campground is widely appreciated for its unique setting amidst volcanic terrain, clean facilities, and proximity to Craters of the Moon attractions. However, its lack of showers, hookups, and occasional crowding during peak seasons are noted by users."

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Fees & Passes at Lava Flow Campground

Free

Campsite fees

Standard Site

Basic tent/RV spot

$15/night

Stay Limit: Maximum stay limit not explicitly stated, but system requires daily re-registration.

Prices verified December 7, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official reservation website.



About Lava Flow Campground

Nestled within the otherworldly landscape of Craters of the Moon National Monument, Lava Flow Campground offers 42 intimate sites where adventurers can sleep beneath star-filled skies in one of America's most dramatic volcanic wonderlands. From April through November, this vehicle-accessible sanctuary serves as your basecamp for exploring ancient lava fields and mysterious caves. When winter blankets the monument in snow, the campground transforms into a serene wilderness retreat for hardy souls seeking solitude through walk-in snow camping.
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Check-in
Check-in is available 24/7.
Check-out
Check-out is before noon each day.
Stay Limit
Maximum stay limit not explicitly stated, but system requires daily re-registration.
Guests Allowed Per Site
Each site accommodates a single vehicle and accompanying campers.
Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed


Amenities available

Potable water
Food storage lockers
Picnic tables
Flush toilets
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Winter Activities
Tent snow camping is allowed during the winter months with a free permit. The region experiences significant snow and cold temperatures.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are allowed

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Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 82%
Wind: 15.2 mph
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1266 Craters Loop Road, Arco, ID, 83213, USA

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.6
218 reviews
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Top-Rated
Lava Flow Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Lava Flow Campground is widely appreciated for its unique setting amidst volcanic terrain, clean facilities, and proximity to Craters of the Moon attractions. However, its lack of showers, hookups, and occasional crowding during peak seasons are noted by users.
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Last updated December 7, 2025
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