Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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Recreation AreaFlagstaff, Arizona, United States

Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center

Recreation Area in Arizona, managed by National Park Service.

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45°F Clear
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35.3690°, -111.5435°

Overview

Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center is a managed recreation area that serves as a hub for the surrounding public lands in Arizona, managed by National Park Service.

It sits on a national park unit with marquee scenery and ranger programs.

It bundles together the trailheads, water access, picnic spots and viewpoints of the area under one unit.

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Accessible Parking and Entrance - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Accessible Parking and Entrance - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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Bike Rack - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Bike Rack - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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Water Fountain and Water Bottle Filling Station - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Water Fountain and Water Bottle Filling Station - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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Trash and Pet Waste - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Trash and Pet Waste - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center Picnic Area - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center Picnic Area - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center from left walkway - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center from left walkway - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
NPS Photo - courtesy Recreation.gov / RIDB
Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center from right walkway - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center from right walkway - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
NPS Photo - courtesy Recreation.gov / RIDB
Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center Entrance Doors - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center Entrance Doors - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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WNPA Park Store - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
WNPA Park Store - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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Native Voices and Astronaut Training Exhibits - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Native Voices and Astronaut Training Exhibits - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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A Volcano is Born Exhibit - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
A Volcano is Born Exhibit - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
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Volcanic Rock Formation and Sample Exhibit - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
Volcanic Rock Formation and Sample Exhibit - Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center
NPS - courtesy Recreation.gov / RIDB
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Location

Flagstaff, Arizona
United StatesUS
35.36898°, -111.54354°
(928) 526-0502 (Phone)
flag_information@nps.gov (Email)
ADA: No.

Current Weather

Updated 11:51 AM
45°F
Clear
Feels like 46°
Wind
2.8 mph NNE
Humidity
52%
Visibility
3 mi
UV Index
0

5-Day Forecast

Tue 77° 40°
Wed 78° 42°
Thu 81° 44°
Fri 1%83° 48°
Sat 1%83° 51°

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