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Wupatki National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle, 7 days
- $25[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- June[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 129,864[3]
- Visitor centers
- 1[4]
Wupatki National Monument is a National Monument in Arizona that is part of the National Park System[5]. NPS lists a private vehicle entrance fee of $25[1], and the NPS visitor center is the only one it lists here[4].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $25 |
| Motorcycle[6] | $20 |
| Per Person[7] | $15 |
| Non-commercial Groups[8] | $15 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[9] | $45 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[10].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[11].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[12] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[12] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[12] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[12] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[12] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[12] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
In 2025, June was the busiest month with 21,460 recreation visits[2]. July had 21,033 and August had 20,606[2]. From March 8th to November 1st, NPS lists visitor center hours of 9:00AM to 4:30PM MST[13]. From November 2nd to March 7th, NPS says it is closed Tuesdays through Thursdays, and it is also closed December 25th and January 1st[13]. NPS says the pueblo trails can be walked every day between sunrise and sunset[13]. NPS notes that summer heat can top 100ºF (38ºC)[14]. It also mentions thunderstorms in the afternoon from July to September and some snow in winter and early spring[14].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 3,373 |
| February | 4,811 |
| March | 9,482 |
| April | 10,772 |
| May | 9,776 |
| June | 21,460 |
| July | 21,033 |
| August | 20,606 |
| September | 19,097 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 3,638 |
| December | 5,816 |
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where pets are allowed[15]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and service animals are the exception[15]. NPS lists pets as permitted on 0 of its 9 things to do here, so check with the park before bringing a dog[16].
Before you go
- NPS says entrance fees are cashless, so bring a card or use mobile payment[11].
- The America the Beautiful pass is accepted for entrance[10].
- The Annual Entrance - Park pass is listed at $45 and covers Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki[9].
- NPS says high winds can happen any time of year, so dress in layers[14].
- NPS lists reservations as required for 4 of its 9 things to do[16].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official NPS page before you go.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Wupatki National Monument?
- NPS lists $25 for a private vehicle, $20 for a motorcycle, and $15 per person for a bicyclist or pedestrian[1][6][7]. NPS says the private vehicle fee is good for seven days and covers both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki[1].
- Can I pay cash to enter Wupatki?
- NPS says entrance fees are cashless, using cards or mobile payment[11].
- Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Wupatki?
- Yes, NPS lists the America the Beautiful pass as accepted for entrance[10]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[12].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $25. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 207,445, 2022: 194,448, 2023: 215,703, 2024: 220,205, 2025: 129,864. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Wupatki Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Wupatki National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Arizona. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Non-commercial Groups: $15. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $45. National Park Service
- Wupatki National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Wupatki National Monument are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating 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.... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Wupatki National Monument. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 9 things to do at Wupatki National Monument: Antelope House Ranger-Led Hike, East Mesa Ranger-Led Hike, Kaibab House Ranger-Led Hike, Crack-In-Rock Ranger-Led Hike, Visit Citadel and Nalakihu Pueblos, Become a Junior Ranger at Wupatki, Visit... National Park Service