Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument

Definitely a unique campground. Sites are FCFS and this campground was very busy for this time of year, even with bathrooms closed (pit toilets only) and water shut off for the season. Sites are very close together but everyone was very respectful and relatively quiet. Lots of cool hikes in the nearby lava fields. International Dark Sky Park so great for stargazing too!

We pulled in early afternoon and grabbed a pull through with Southern shade. You have to pay daily at an automated kiosk. Wifi at visitor center. Nice loop to drive with multiple hikes. Good info. Provided.

We didn’t get to stay here, but drove thru on our way through the monument. Really unique campsites in the middle of the lava flows. Would have comfortably stayed had the timing worked to do so…

Most are pretty exposed and they close most services up early in the fall. I am in a spot close to the visitor center side of the park and get the wifi from the office. Otherwise with Verizon you have no services.

This campground is very clean but the sites are tight and would be impossible for larger rigs. The little roads to the sites are narrow too, with lots of rocks so you really have to be careful. But it is very convenient.

Spent one night here. The campground is first come first serve. I would say there are only two or three spots available for rigs that are over 30 feet long. Pretty tight quarters. Wouldn’t recommend anything over 35 feet coming in here. It is dry camping, but the sites were nice and level, and the bathrooms were very clean, although they did not have any paper towels or hand dryers. The drive around the park to look at al the lava flows was very cool. With our senior pass, it was only $7.50 to spend the night here.

Pulled in early afternoon on a Sunday and had the choice of almost every spot. Well organized sites that can fit various set-ups. Limited shade options. Cell reception spotty.

The spaces are around lava rocks, so you might have a hard time fitting if you're a big rig. It's so peaceful. No hookups but there is a water spigot where you can fill jugs. $7.50 per night with a senior pass. $15 without. Lots of spaces still available when we came in at 4:30 PM.

Amazing! We decided to stay two nights here on our road trip and it was the greatest decision ever. You feel like you are on another planet here. The wind came in a little crazy in the evening, but settled at night. There is a very strict no fires allowed policy due to the ancient pines that are there, but they do have charcoal grills at each site. The bathrooms were relatively clean with flush toilets and running sinks, and were beside a water spigot (seasonal), all were very close to our site. Because of the natural landscape each site is unique, with significant size variation. #37 was a great choice and right beside a hiking trail which made for a great night walk. I will say that you can easily get up that trail and do some nice stargazing, and wait for the moon to rise. The moon rising here was something I will never forget, as well as a rare late morning visit by a fox, truly an amazing place!

We were able to get a site at the far loop. Campground is very clean, the restrooms are also very clean. Park staff have been very friendly and helpful.

Breathtaking views that feel like a different planet. Nice first come first serve sites with picnic tables and grills. Very few, if any, sites are big rig friendly. No hookups but water on site and vault toilets. Camping is $15, card only. Amazing night sky views.

40 sites that are a mix of rent and RV sites. Clean pit toilets. Water spigots but off when I was here. Overall I recommend visiting.

I am visiting in the off season but beautiful campgrounds right in volcanic rocks! Very quiet and peaceful this time of year! Only $8 a night!

We stayed a couple of nights while doing hikes in the area. Off season was $4 a night with NP senior pass. No water but there were restrooms and trash receptacles available. Clean facilities.

Weather was prime. Only think that bothered me were the number of flies that bombarded my van!

We stayed just one night, but had a great experience. The ranger at the camping booth was super helpful. We had The America the Beautiful pass so it was only $7.50 to camp. We were able to unload our side by side and travel the paved paths of the park. Be sure to get the cave permit from the camping booth ranger before heading out to explore. They are free but you have to have one to enter the lava tubes. The camp sights and bathrooms are super clean and well taken care of.

Very clean, in a unique setting. Only the most basic of support utilities are available.

Nice campground within the park, awesome scenery with little chipmunk visitors. The water was shut off due to the colder weather but still had pit toilets available, however this meant the price was only $8 for the night.

Prices are 28$ a night unless you have the America the beautiful pass then it's 4$ they have caves that are free to access but you have to get a permit from the visitor center the spots are small and people get there late sometimes so it was a bit noisy at night we stayed for 4 days the hole attraction is because of lava formations over all a very nice stay

First come first serve, clean bathrooms and water. Easy card payments for campsites. The geology of the area is really neat, and it's right off the main road drive through the rest of the park. Very unique.

Came after a few nights in Yellowstone to escape the crowds. Can’t recommend this area enough - the campground/bathrooms are immaculate and the scenery is super cool. Had a very private campsite, could still see the Milky Way despite the bright moon. Worth a detour for sure.

Great campground, very unique setting, great visitor center. Loved it!

Very cool park, stayed just for a night but would definitely go again. Great short hikes but the campsites are close together.

The wife and I are new to camping. Our plan was to SUV camp at one of their back in site with the hook ups. Last minute I decided to book one of their renovated retro campers. We stayed in "Ruby". This cute little red and white 50-60's style camper had all the amenities, microwave, fridge, a/c, heater, coffee maker and a little sitting area for relaxing. The bed was comfy and the entire camper was warm, inviting and clean. Outside there was a firepit and a picnic table. There is also a very clean pit toilet 30 sec walk from camper. If you want hot showers and flush toilets, they have that too. They also had a retro playground for kids. Love love love this place!

I stayed here two nights. I made reservations online and received an email (and text) letting me know to head straight to my site, with no need to officially check in. The campground was huge with lots of stuff to do for kids. A hiking trail is attached to the grounds as well. Bathroom and shower were clean. The surrounding hills were pretty to look at with leaves changing in mid-october. Only downside is the noise from the highway but if you can tune that out, I highly recommend.

Great sites in a simple well-run NPS Monument. Sites are placed amongst cool lava rocks and features. Nearby well water, plumbed bathrooms in-season. Cool activities in park, quaint visitor center. Hiking, running, road biking, and casual cave exploring all recommended.

Great place to camp to enjoy the park. Dry camping but restroom pit toilet was very clean. We pulled in at 430 and was able to obtain a spot though lots of campers already parked. Stayed one night. Price was only $7.50 with senior pass.

Great base camp location for anyone interested in exploring Craters of the Moon National Monument. Rangers were very helpful. Toilets were clean. No showers. No cell coverage. Location can get windy.