Lava Flow Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $15.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- April 10 to November 15
- Sites
- 42 total · 0 reservable · 42 first come
- Phone
- (208) 527-1335
- Nearest dump station
- North Fork RV Dump Site · 48.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 43.4607, -113.5591
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is Lava Flow Campground free?
No. Lava Flow Campground charges $15.00.
Can I bring an RV to Lava Flow Campground?
Lava Flow Campground has 42 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 42 are first come.
When is Lava Flow Campground open?
The season on record runs April 10 to November 15. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Lava Flow Campground?
Located on the Loop Road 1/4 mile past the visitor center.
What is the weather like at Lava Flow Campground?
Weather at Craters of the Moon is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. In February, average snow depth ranges from 26 inches at the north end of the monument to just 2 inches at the south end. Intense summer sun bakes the black lava, generating surface temperatures of 170°F and air temperatures in the 90s. Drying winds are a daily occurrence, especially in the afternoon, and may reach 15 to 30 miles per hour.
What are the rules at Lava Flow Campground?
No wood fires are permitted. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am (no generators running, loud music, etc.). To claim a campsite, please leave an item and register for your site at the kiosk as soon as possible. Please help decrease the amount of waste that we send to our local landfill by utilizing the recycle center located in the campground near the entrance station. Our water supply is inadequate for filling water tanks. You are welcome to fill jugs but please fill RV tanks elsewhere. Car or RV camping is not permitted at the visitor center or along the Loop Road.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
