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Wupatki National Monument
National Monument · AZ
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.
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Road Closure: Sunset Crater Volcano September 21 through October 21
Beginning September 21, Forest Road 545 will close to all vehicle traffic starting near the intersection with Highway 89A to the Sunset Crater Volcano entrance kiosk for culvert work. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument remains OPEN and accessible via Forest Road 545 through Wupatki National Monument. Plan for extra travel time—the drive between visitor centers is about 19 miles/30 minutes. The road is expected to reopen October 22.
Wupatki VC Phone Outages
The main phone line for the visitor center experiences occasional outages. Please email [email protected] if you have trouble getting through on the main number.
Entrance Fees
Entrance Fees and America The Beautiful Pass sales are Credit/Debit card only. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Cash sales of Flagstaff Monument Annual and Interagency Annual passes are provided through our cooperating partner Western National Parks Association in the park store.
Flagstaff Area National Monuments Pass - $45 Admits all occupants of the pass holder's vehicle to Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments, and four adults (16 years and older) to Walnut Canyon National Monument for one year from the month of sale.
Things to Do
Antelope House Ranger-Led Hike
The Antelope House Hike is a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the backcountry of Wupatki with a ranger and see excellent examples of Ancestral Puebloan structures and scenic views within Wupatki National Monument's Eligible Wilderness.
Become a Junior Ranger at Wupatki
Join Jackie Rabbit in exploring the human history, geology, and wildlife of Wupatki National Monument and earn a Jr. Ranger badge.
Crack-In-Rock Ranger-Led Hike
Crack-In-Rock hikes are led by park staff and are only accessible by reservations offered by the park. This strenuous hike provides an opportunity to visit Ancestral Puebloan structures and view petroglyph panels.
East Mesa Ranger-Led Hike
The East Mesa Hike is a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the backcountry of Wupatki with a ranger and see excellent examples of Ancestral Puebloan structures, petroglyphs, and artifacts.
Kaibab House Ranger-Led Hike
The Kaibab House Hike is a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the backcountry of Wupatki with a ranger and see excellent examples of Ancestral Puebloan structures, petroglyphs, and artifacts.
Visit Citadel and Nalakihu Pueblos
The Citadel and Nalakihu Pueblos were the central hub of a vibrant agricultural community between the early 1100s and mid 1200s CE
Visit Lomaki and Box Canyon Pueblos
Lomaki, Beautiful House in the Hopi language, is located at the end of this trail. It had nine rooms constructed from local limestone and sandstone in the last decade of the 1100s.
Visit Wukoki Pueblo
Wukoki Pueblo is an impressive eight room structure built on top of a large sandstone pedestal. It was occupied between the early 1100s and mid 1200s CE.
Visit Wupatki Pueblo
Visit the largest free standing pueblo in northern AZ which was once a bustling hub of trade and agriculture. View the whole pueblo from an overlook behind the visitor center or walk the half-mile trail to see the structure up close.
Visitor Centers
- Wupatki Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.