Roden Crater
Roden Crater is a cinder cone type of volcanic cone from an extinct volcano, with a remaining interior volcanic crater. Head 18 mi northeast of Timberline-Fernwood to reach it. Around it, Humphreys Peak (24 mi) comes first on our list.
A mountain, 18 mi northeast of Timberline-Fernwood
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Flagstaff, 26 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 76–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
A visit to Roden Crater can follow the seasons below.
Roden Crater
Roden Crater is a cinder cone type of volcanic cone from an extinct volcano, with a remaining interior volcanic crater. It is located approximately 50 miles northeast of the city of Flagstaff in northern Arizona, United States.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 5,443 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 24K a year
Staying near Roden Crater
Places to stay start in Flagstaff (100) and Timberline-Fernwood (4).
Flagstaff
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
77,260 people
26 mi southwest of Roden Crater
Compare 4 towns
| Town | From Roden Crater | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | 26 mi southwest | 40 min | 100 64 hotels · 18 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 77,260 | $553K | C− |
| Timberline-Fernwood | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,973 | $621K | — |
| Doney Park | 18 mi southwest | 30 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 6,253 | $613K | — |
| Fort Valley 23% vacation homes | 28 mi west | 40 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,761 | $905K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Roden Crater
Every place here is under 66 miles away.
124 mi MountainHumphreys Peak
Big draw65 mi National ParkGrand Canyon National Park4.4M visitors a year
42 mi City parkStandin' on the Corner Park
214 mi National MonumentSunset Crater Volcano National Monument108K visitors a year
65 mi National MonumentMontezuma Castle National Monument320K visitors a year
312 mi National MonumentWupatki National Monument130K visitors a year
426 mi Ski areaArizona Snowbowl53 runs · 2,368 ft vertical
52 mi MountainCathedral RockPhoto credits
Humphreys Peak: Bob Blasi; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Grand Canyon National Park: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) Photo portfolio, CC BY 3.0 · Standin' on the Corner Park: Tpaairman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Montezuma Castle National Monument: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wupatki National Monument: SeanMD80 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Arizona Snowbowl: Frederick Dennstedt from los angeles, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Cathedral Rock: Terrydarc, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions people have about Roden Crater
What town is Roden Crater near?
Timberline-Fernwood, AZ, about 18 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Roden Crater?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 76–84°.
What is the closest airport to Roden Crater?
Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), about 30 miles away. The nearest big hub is Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about 144 miles.
Where should I stay near Roden Crater?
Flagstaff (26 mi, 100 places to stay), Timberline-Fernwood (18 mi, 4 places to stay) and Doney Park (18 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Timberline-Fernwood
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.