Overview
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a national monument in Northern Arizona just to the northeast of Flagstaff.
1 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Sunset Crater
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Flagstaff)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FLG Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, Flagstaff — 18 mi away. Directions
- GCN Grand Canyon National Park Airport, Grand Canyon - Tusayan — 54 mi away. Directions
- PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix — 136 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $8–$8 a night (typical $17), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$50, mid-range ~$90, comfortable ~$170.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
There are no restaurants, cafes, kiosks or anything like that in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. All food needs to be brought with you.
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
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Understand
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Visitor information
See
See Sunset Crater
Do
There are several hiking trails within the park, but because of the park's fragile environment, backcountry hiking is strictly prohibited.
- A’a Trail
- Bonito Vista Trail
- Lava’s Edge Trail
- Lava Flow Trail – a 1-mi, wheelchair-accessible route at the base of the volcano.
- Lenox Crater Trail
Eat and drink
There are no restaurants, cafes, kiosks or anything like that in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. All food needs to be brought with you.
Sleep
There are no accommodation options within Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. However, there is a campground near the visitor center, but it is slightly outside the national monument.
Nearby
Flagstaff
City / town · 87 listings · 14 mi away
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Williams
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Winslow
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Cottonwood
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Homolovi Ruins State Park
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