Sunset Crater Volcano is named for the color of the rusty red cinders near its peak.
Photo: NPS Photo / Elliot Schultz
About
The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the people who lived here. A thousand years later, trees and flowers grow among the rocks, and people visit the lava flow to see and remember the most recent volcanic eruption in Arizona.
Location
6082 Sunset Crater Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle$25.00
Entrance - Motorcycle$20.00
Entrance - Per Person$15.00
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups$15.00
Hours
wednesdayAll Day
mondayAll Day
thursdayAll Day
sunday
Activities
AstronomyStargazingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
Directions
From Flagstaff, travel north on US Highway 89; from Page and the east entrance of the Grand Canyon, travel south on Highway 89. Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments are both on the loop road FR-545, which meets Highway 89 near mile markers 430 (Sunset Crater Volcano) and 444 (Wupatki).
Get directions →Weather
Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. Expect high winds any time of year. Summer temperatures are often above 95ºF (35ºC) and we have afternoon thunderstorms from July through September. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures are common in the winter. Dress in layers, as weather at Sunset Crater Volcano can change quickly at any time of year.