Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$100.00This fee covers the occupants of one commercial bus for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
AZ
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
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About Wupatki National Monument
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.
Weather Information
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 please visit
Entrance Fees
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$100.00https://www.nps.gov/wupa/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Commercial Entrance - Van
$40.00This fee covers the occupants of one commercial van for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$28.00This fee covers the occupants of one commercial sedan for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$25.00This fee covers the occupants of one private vehicle for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$20.00Valid 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
$15.00This fee covers entry for one bicyclist or pedestrian for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
$15.00Non-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
FreeEducational 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.
Operating Hours
Park Hours
The Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center is open 9:00AM to 4:30PM MST March 8th- November 1st. The visitor center is closed Tuesdays through Thursdays November 2nd- march 7th and is closed for December 25th and January 1st. Trails to Wupatki, Wukoki, Citadel, Nalakihu, Box Canyon, and Lomaki Pueblos are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
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Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$45.00Admits the passholder, passenger of one motorcycle, or occupants of a single, non-commercial vehicle at Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki National Monuments for 1 year.
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.
