Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Coconino National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 6,958 ft
- Elevation
The Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center includes a museum, WNPA park store, park film, and restroom facilities. The building features architecture from the Mission 66 era. Park rangers are present, passes are available for purchase, and Junior Ranger activities are available.
Getting there
From U.S. Highway 89, turn east onto Sunset Crater Wupatki Loop Rd.(FS 545) between mile markers 430 and 431. Drive two miles (3 km), and the visitor center is located on the right.
35.36898, -111.54354 · 35°22'8.3"N 111°32'36.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 47 | 54 | 61 | 70 | 82 | 84 | 81 | 75 | 65 | 53 | 44 |
| Low °F | 13 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 34 | 42 | 49 | 47 | 40 | 28 | 18 | 12 |
| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center?
- No. Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (928) 526-0502
- Email flag_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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