Craters of the Moon costs $20 per car
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve charges $20 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $10 each, and motorcycles pay $15. Kids 15 and under get in free. A Craters of the Moon annual pass costs $35. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Craters Of The Moon National Monument and Preserve fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $20, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $15, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $10, good for 7 days |
| Craters of the Moon annual pass | $35 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $20 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $20 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. Some entrances take only cards, so bring one. The fee machine and entrance booth take cards only. To pay cash, get a voucher at the visitor center first. Sources: National Park Service, Craters Of The Moon National Monument and Preserve fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Idaho
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Yellowstone National Park | $35 per car |
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What this price covers
What the park says: Credit cards are the only form of payment accepted at the automated fee machine and the entrance booth. If you would prefer to pay with cash, please first stop by the visitor center to obtain an entrance voucher for cash payment.
About the main pass: This per-vehicle fee applies to private, non-commercial vehicles and provides entrance into the park for seven consecutive days. The fee covers the driver and any passengers.
About the annual pass: Annual entrance pass for Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve only. Valid for one year through the month of purchase.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $20 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $35 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $20 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $10 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $35.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $20 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Craters of the Moon? The $35 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve?
$20 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Craters of the Moon free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Craters of the Moon?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Craters of the Moon?
No. Craters of the Moon is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.