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Craters of the Moon National Monument

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D K Motel $52 1.1 mi 1.8 km 4 of 5 stars
High Country Motel & Cabins N/A 50.3 mi 80.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Super 8 Twin Falls $72 51.3 mi 82.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
AmericInn $135 51.7 mi 83.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Airport Inn Hailey $98 51.8 mi 83.4 km 3 of 5 stars
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Pickle's Place 1.0 mi 1.6 km 3 of 5 stars
Rendezvous at the Sinks 29.5 mi 47.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Fresshies 52.3 mi 84.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Sun Valley Resort 54.0 mi 87.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho - The Outdoor Museum of Volcanism” amwest-travel.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Arco
Traveler Description: This black jagged landscape, formed between 2,000 and 15,000 years ago, represents the largest lava flow in the contiguous 48 states.
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Attraction type: Educational site, Geological formation, Monument, Park, Scenic/historic walking area, National park
Activities: Cross-country skiing, Hiking, Camping
Address: 18 miles west of Arco on Highway 20 Arco, ID 83213
Tel: 208-527-3257
Fax: 208-527-3073

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“A really unique campsite”
4 of 5 stars
Bill190
Laconia
Apr 5, 2003
17/19 found this review helpful

This is one of the coolest, strangest landscapes I've ever seen. It's all black volcanic rock for many miles. In the main part of the monument some features include an old volcanic cinder cone you can hike to the top of, and a couple of cool, small caves that tourists can go into. There's also a campground right in the... more

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18 miles west of Arco on Highway 20, Arco, ID 83213
Tel: 208-527-3257 Fax: 208-527-3073