Shoshone Field Office

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve Travel Management


You are invited...
to help shape the future of travel within the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (Monument)! 

Presidential Proclamation 7373 which expanded the Monument in November 2000 directed the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service to develop a travel plan following completion of a joint management plan for the Monument.  The Record of Decision for the approved plan was signed in September 2006.  The next step will focus on identifying the types of use and seasons of use appropriate on roads, primitive roads, and trails within this desert environment.  On this site, you will find information about the decisions that will be made in the travel planning process.  Maps and comment forms are available here, as well as dates of public meetings scheduled in October.  You may also ask to be added to our mailing list to receive future information about the travel management effort. 

We value the knowledge and concerns of those who study, live, work and recreate at this special place.  Please share your thoughts and ideas with us.

Thank you for visiting our site--we look forward to hearing from you!


You may submit your comments, ideas or issues on travel management in the Monument these ways:

• Download the comment form and email it to ID_Craters_Plan@blm.gov ;
• Fax the comment form to (208) 732-7317;
• Call us at (208) 732-7200 or (208) 527-3257; or
• Attend one of our Public Meetings .

Other reference information that may be of use to you in making comments about travel management in the Monument:

•   Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve Management Plan
•   Management Zones in the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
•   Road and Trail Classification definitions

Desired Future Conditions and Management Decisions in the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve Management plan directly related to Travel Planning:

•   Travel and Access (Chapter 2, page 32)
•   Facilities (Chapter 2, page 36)
•   Visitor Experience (Chapter 2, page 43)
•   Recreation (Chapter 2, page 45)