Wupatki National Monument
Hours
Open daily · Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance Fee
$25.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Wupatki at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Crack-In-Rock Ranger-Led Hike
- Nearby city
- Flagstaff, AZ
Explore this park
Alerts(3)
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
NPS detailsStage 1 Fire Restrictions begin May 21st. Igniting or using fires fueled by combustible materials, that create an open flame, is strictly prohibited. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle or developed site. For details on fire restrictions, visit https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions
Wupatki Pueblo Partial Closure
3 rooms at Wupatki pueblo are closed due to an unstable wall. The trail is fully open.
Wupatki VC Phone Outages
The main phone line for the visitor center experiences occasional outages. Please email FLAG_Information@nps.gov if you have trouble getting through on the main number.
Common questions
Planning Wupatki National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Wupatki National Monument Crack-in-the-Rock Overnight Hike Lottery. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
