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Welcome to Craters of the Moon-Arco KOA, a cozy spot near Arco, Idaho, perfect for your next camping adventure. This campground is a short drive from the fascinating Craters of the Moon National Monument, making it an ideal base for exploring the unique volcanic landscape.
The campground offers a variety of accommodations, including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. The RV sites are spacious and level, with full hookups available, including 30 and 50 Amp service. Tent campers and those with big rigs will find the sites accommodating and convenient.
One of the standout features here is the friendly and helpful staff, who go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. They even host an ice cream social in the evenings and serve up free waffles and coffee in the mornings—perfect for starting your day off right.
Amenities include clean restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. There's also a small store on-site where you can pick up essentials like firewood and propane. If you're traveling with pets, you'll appreciate the dog park, and kids will love the playground and pool, though the pool can be a bit chilly.
The campground is well-maintained, with plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Whether you're here for the stunning high desert scenery, the nearby national monument, or just a peaceful place to relax, Craters of the Moon-Arco KOA has got you covered. Enjoy your stay and don't forget to check out the beautiful sunsets and the tranquil horse pasture next door.
$25 / night
This secluded camping area at Craters of the Moon National Monument is the perfect spot for organized groups. It is available by reservation only for groups of up to 30 people (May-September) for tent camping only.
The Visitor Center and scenic 7-mile Loop Drive are located 1.5 miles from the group campground on the south side of U.S. Highway 20/26/93. Climbing Sunset Cone is a strenuous activity but the views from the top are outstanding. Obtain an additional day-use permit for venturing north of the campground on Goodale's Cutoff. This historic trail was an alternative route used by pioneers travelling to the Oregon Territory. This dirt and gravel double-track road is a great place for riding a mountain bike. Obtain a map at the Visitor Center.
The group campground accommodates up to 30 people for tent camping only. The site has picnic tables, one large campfire ring, drinking water and a vault restroom. A large barbecue is also onsite for grilling with briquettes. The parking area will accommodate eight vehicles maximum (no RVs or trailers).
Please be aware the campground has an accessible picnic table and vault toilet, but paths to these are not accessible.
Craters of the Moon is known for its extensive lava flows and well-preserved volcanic features. The group campground is located on the north side of U.S. Highway 20/26/93 at the base of Sunset Cone, a 12,000 year old cinder cone. A grove of Douglas fir trees grows on the shady north side of the volcano surrounding the group campground.
The Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway links the high peaks of the Lost River Range to the volcanic craters of Craters of the Moon. Restaurants, groceries and supplies are available in nearby Arco, Idaho (18 miles east).
$15 - $30 / night
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Didn't really have an appropriate option, but in place of Yurts, Honeys uses old skoolie's as hostels.
Full-service RV park with (44) pull thru sites. Large dog park, laundry, updated bathhouses, free wi-fi and highly rated BBQ restaurant onsite.
$52 - $58 / night
This campground has 21 campsites with a maximum length trailer size of 35 foot. Seven sites are located along Iron Bog creek and the rest are out in the open sage-brush. There is one hand pump (during summer months) and two accessible restrooms. Four campsites have shade-awnings. Non-reservable campground with a $10.00/night fee. Hitching rail available, one group campsite with 25 person capacity. Nearby Iron Bog Lake, Brockie Lake and Fishpole Lake. Smiley Mountain looms overhead. Use is light, with the exception of holiday weekends.
When you reserve a camping spot it is for your licensed vehicle only! Camping is allowed in designated areas only - identified by a white sign with a black number. Each spot has a fire ring and a picnic table. the fire ring and table are not to be moved. Digging fire pits/building rock fire rings is prohibited. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times and not left unattended. To ensure that you would not have to move during your stay, it is recommended that you reserve your camp spot by using this webpage. Reservation can be made for two (2) days and two (2) nights. Park is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday for maintenance and watering NO EXCEPTIONS. NO fee is charged for the camp site, However, a $40.00 fee is charged for using the webpage to make the reservation, posting reserved signs, and maintenance.
$40 / night
Two adjacent sites on Silver Creek near Highway 93, downstream of the Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve. Silver Creek offers good trout fishing, picnicking and camping. Long camp trailers or RVs not recommended, limited turn around options.
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