Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a national monument in Northern Arizona just to the northeast of Flagstaff.
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Visitor information[edit]
- Park website
- 1 Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center, 6082 Forest Service 545 Rd, ☏ +1 928-526-0502. Daily 9:30AM–4:30PM, but may be closed between noon–12:30PM. A visitor center with several exhibits about volcanoes and the landscape. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is temporarily closed.
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Fees and permits[edit]
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See[edit]
- 1 Sunset Crater.
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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
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Eat and drink[edit]
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[edit]
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.
- 1 Bonito Campground (near visitor center), ☏ +1 928-526-0866. $26 per night per vehicle up to 8 people, $8 per additional vehicle.