Wupatki National Monument features well preserved multistory masonry pueblos amidst a painted desert landscape. A loop drive takes you to several different "developments." The park's visitor center holds museum exhibits and there is a short interpretive hiking trail
Most visitors tour the Wupatki National Monument along with the Sunset Crater National Monument by car on a 35- mile loop road connecting the parks to US 89.
To get there from Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles (19 km), turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. The Visitor Center is 21 miles (34 km) from this junction.
The Basics
Location:
About 30 miles north of Flagstaff off Hwy 89
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm (extended hours possible in summer)
Season:
Open year round
Price:
$5 for 7 day pass (16 and younger free)
Address:
HC 33, Box 444A , #14
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone:
928-679-2365
Fax:
928-526-4259
Map
Directions
From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles (19 km), turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. The Visitor Center is 21 miles (34 km) from this junction.
Climate
Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. Expect windy afternoons. Summer daytime temperatures can exceed 100°. Short afternoon thunderstorms are common July through September. Autumn and spring days are warm and mild while winter days are cool with occasional snow & freezing temperatures.
Due to its lower elevation, Wupatki is usually 10 to 20° warmer than Flagstaff or the other Flagstaff Area National Monuments (Sunset Crater Volcano and Walnut Canyon).
Become a naturalist for a day. Discovery Packs contain binoculars, a magnifying lens, field guides, sketching materials and more, to help you explore the monument. There's also a Field Journal with activities and places to record your observations. Although designed with families in mind, Discovery Packs can be enjoyed by anyone with a sense of curiosity.
Discovery Packs are for use in all 3 Flagstaff Area National Monuments (Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki). You can borrow one at the visitor center, then return it (at any of the 3 monument visitor centers) at the end of your visit. The Field Journal is yours to keep. There is no charge.
Outdoor Camping
There is no camping in the monument.
However, Bonito Campground, operated by the US Forest Service, is located across from the visitor center at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, approximately 20 miles from Wupatki.
This campground is generally open from late May through mid-October. There are no hook-ups.
For futher information contact the Coconino National Forest at 928-526-0866.
Open: Open year round. Location: From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles (19km), turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano & Wupatki National Monuments. The visitor center is 21 miles (34km) from this junction. Closures: Closed December 25th.
Interpretive Programs: Ranger talks and guided hikes are scheduled daily during the summer, and occasionally in other seasons. Exhibits: New interactive museum exhibits were installed in 2005. There's something new for everyone. Facilities: Bookstore, restrooms, picnic tables.
The Wupatki Pueblo Trail, a half-mile, self-guided tour of the largest pueblo in the Flagstaff area, starts at the visitor center.
