a large stone pueblo in a desert beneath mostly sunny skies with mountains in background

National Monument

19 Activities

Wupatki National Monument

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a man and woman walking toward a three-story sandstone tower

Walls of a white limestone and red sandstone structure under light blue skies with white clouds.

stars and the Milky Way galaxy over a desert juniper tree

Side view of the Nalakihu and Citadel Pueblos

Park Alerts (3)

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin May 21st. Igniting or using fires fueled by combustible materials, that create an open flame, is strictly prohibited. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle...

Wupatki Pueblo Partial Closure: 3 rooms at Wupatki pueblo are closed due to an unstable wall. The trail is fully open.

Wupatki VC Phone Outages: The main phone line for the visitor center experiences occasional outages. Please email FLAG_Information@nps.gov if you have trouble getting through on the main number.

About Wupatki National Monument

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.

Things To Do

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6-8 Hours

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.

3-5 Hours

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.

2-4 Hours

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.

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.

5-20 Minutes

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

30 Minutes

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.

Available Activities

Auto and ATV

Scenic Driving

Biking

Road Biking

Food

Picnicking

Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Hands-On

Citizen Science

Hiking

Front-Country Hiking

Junior Ranger Program

Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching

Park Film

Museum Exhibits

Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store

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 early spring. Dress in layers, as Wupatki weather can change quickly at any time of year.

For current weather please visit https://www.nps.gov/wupa/planyourvisit/weather.

Getting There

Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments are connected by loop road FR-545 (paved). Visitors can enter the loop road near mile markers 430 (Sunset Crater Volcano) and 444 (Wupatki) on U.S.

Highway 89.

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Hours

Park Hours

The Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center is open 9:00AM to 4:30PM MST March 8th- November 1st. The visitor center is closed Tuesdays through Thursdays November 2nd- march 7th and is closed for December 25th and January 1st. Trails to Wupatki, Wukoki, Citadel, Nalakihu, Box Canyon, and Lomaki Pueblos are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle

This fee covers the occupants of one private vehicle for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

$25.00

Entrance - Motorcycle

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.

$20.00

Entrance - Per Person

This fee covers entry for one bicyclist or pedestrian for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

$15.00

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

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 entering the monument.

$15.00

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

Educational groups visiting the monument for a curriculum related visit should apply for an Academic Fee Waiver. If no fee waiver is obtained, educational groups will be charged as non-commercial groups.

$0.00

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

This fee covers the occupants of one commercial sedan for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

$28.00

Commercial Entrance - Van

This fee covers the occupants of one commercial van for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

$40.00

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

This fee covers the occupants of one commercial bus for one day at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

$100.00

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

https://www.nps.gov/wupa/planyourvisit/fees.htm