Wupatki National Monument is a National Monument in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $15.
“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.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
1
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Closure
Road Closure: Sunset Crater Volcano September 21 through October 30
Beginning September 21, Forest Road 545 closed 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 by the end of the day on October 30. Weather delays may extend the estimated reopening.
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 and America The Beautiful Pass sales are Credit/Debit card only. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Entrance fees
Fee
Cost
Details
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$25
This fee covers the occupants of one private vehicle for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. Buy online
Entrance - Motorcycle
$20
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. Buy online
Entrance - Per Person
$15
This fee covers entry for one bicyclist or pedestrian for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. Buy online
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
$15
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… Buy online
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
Free
Educational groups visiting the monument for a curriculum related visit should apply for an Academic Fee Waiver.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$28
This fee covers the occupants of one commercial sedan for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
Commercial Entrance - Van
$40
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
$100
This fee covers the occupants of one commercial bus for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.
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.
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.
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Operating hours
The Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center is open 9:00AM to 4:30PM MST March 8th- November 1st.
Park Hours
Day
Hours
Monday
Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday
Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday
Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday
Sunrise to Sunset
Friday
Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday
Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday
Sunrise to Sunset
Weather: 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…
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.
