Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler and wetter weather, when the ancestors of contemporary Pueblo communities created a bustling center of trade and culture.
For indigenous peoples, these sites represent the footprints of their ancestors.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments are connected by loop road FR-545 (paved). Visitors can enter the loop road near mile markers 430 (Sunset Crater Volcano) and 444 (Wupatki) on U.S. Highway 89.
Weather Notes
Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. You may expect high winds any time of year, summer temperatures above 100ºF (38ºC), afternoon thunderstorms July–September, and occasional snow in winter and early spring. Dress in layers, as Wupatki weather can change quickly at any time of year. For current weather please visit https://www.nps.gov/wupa/planyourvisit/weather.htm
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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Entrance - Private Vehicle
This fee covers the occupants of one private vehicle for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers to both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Entrance - Per Person
This fee covers entry for one bicyclist or pedestrian for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
Non-commercial groups are charged the per-person entrance fee of $15 for all persons 16yrs and over, not to exceed the commercial rate for the size of vehicle entering the monument.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
Educational groups visiting the monument for a curriculum related visit should apply for an Academic Fee Waiver. If no fee waiver is obtained, educational groups will be charged as non-commercial groups.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
This fee covers the occupants of one commercial sedan for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Commercial Entrance - Van
This fee covers the occupants of one commercial van for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
This fee covers the occupants of one commercial bus for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
https://www.nps.gov/wupa/planyourvisit/fees.htm
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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Nearby Trails
§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Fri
95°F
Mostly Sunny
6 to 13 mph NW
Sat
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 15 mph W
Sun
92°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 16 mph SW
Mon
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 13 mph W
Tue
97°F
Sunny
8 to 15 mph NW
Wed
99°F
Sunny
20 mph W
Thu
97°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 18 mph W