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Sunrise Park Resort

Sunrise Park Resort is an alpine ski resort located near Greer, Arizona. Highs of 42–50°F mark the coldest months, January, February, March, November and December.

Vertical
1,566 ft
#110 of 232 U.S. ski areas
Runs
51
7 lifts
Where
7 mi southwest of Greer
28 places to stay in Greer
Wikipedia readers
5.5K
a year · #3,200 of 7,770
In brief

A ski area, 7 mi southwest of Greer

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓

Greer is the nearest base

Greer is 7 miles northeast, with 28 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather through the year

Use the months below to time a visit to Sunrise Park.

Jan43° / 17°
Feb44° / 19°
Mar49° / 23°
Apr55° / 28°
May63° / 35°
Jun73° / 43°
Jul74° / 48°
Aug71° / 47°
Sep67° / 42°
Oct59° / 33°
Nov50° / 25°
Dec42° / 18°
Typical highs and lows in Greer. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Greer. Greer’s full climate →
About

Sunrise Park Resort

Sunrise Park Resort is an alpine ski resort located near Greer, Arizona. The resort consists of three mountains named Sunrise Peak, Cyclone Circle, and Apache Peak. Situated on the Colorado Plateau and perched atop the White Mountains in eastern Arizona. The base of the resort sits at 9,200 feet (2,800 m) and the tallest mountain, Apache Peak, tops out at an elevation of 11,100 feet (3,400 m) above sea level. The ski slopes spread across the 3 peaks and cover 1,200 acres (4.9 km2), making it the largest ski resort in Arizona.

Sunrise Park Resort is owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe and located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The resort is a year-round recreation destination and offers a wide range of outdoor activities.

Type
Ski area
Terrain
51 runs · 1,566 ft vertical · 7 lifts
Wikipedia readers
5.5K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Nights near Sunrise Park Resort

To stay close, try Greer (28) and Pinetop-Lakeside (30).

Sunrise Park1Greer28Pinetop-Lakeside30Springerville15Pinetop Country Club9Alpine12Lake of the Woods16Eagar3Hondah2Apache–Sitgreaves National Forests10 mi
Sunrise Park12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Apache–Sitgreaves National Forests
10 min drive

Greer

28 places to stay · 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

7 mi northeast of Sunrise Park

40 min drive

Pinetop-Lakeside

30 places to stay · 13 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park

4,149 people · 33% vacation homes

27 mi northwest of Sunrise Park

30 min drive

Springerville

15 places to stay · 7 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks

1,719 people

21 mi northeast of Sunrise Park

30 min drive

Pinetop Country Club

9 places to stay · 5 hotels · 4 lodges & cabins

2,054 people · 64% vacation homes

22 mi northwest of Sunrise Park

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Sunrise ParkDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Greer 100% vacation homes7 mi northeast10 min28 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks———
Pinetop-Lakeside 33% vacation homes27 mi northwest40 min30 13 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park4,149$371KD
Springerville21 mi northeast30 min15 7 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks1,719$202K—
Pinetop Country Club 64% vacation homes22 mi northwest30 min9 5 hotels · 4 lodges & cabins2,054$464K—
Alpine 58% vacation homes25 mi east40 min12 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 7 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks55$378K—
Lake of the Woods 30% vacation homes28 mi northwest40 min16 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 7 lodges & cabins · 5 RV parks3,250$272K—
Eagar19 mi northeast30 min3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park4,459$248K—
Hondah 28% vacation homes23 mi northwest35 min2 1 hotel · 1 RV park697$94K—

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

SOWShow Low Regional33 mi
GUPGallup Municipal116 mi
SVCGrant County122 mi
PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor · major hub145 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Sunrise Park’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

More to see nearby

Pair a visit with these, within 69 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Apache–Sitgreaves National Forests: Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gila National Forest: Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Asked about Sunrise Park

What town is Sunrise Park Resort near?

Greer, AZ, about 7 miles northeast.

What is the closest airport to Sunrise Park Resort?

Show Low Regional (SOW), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about 145 miles.

Where should I stay near Sunrise Park Resort?

Greer (7 mi, 28 places to stay), Pinetop-Lakeside (27 mi, 30 places to stay) and Springerville (21 mi, 15 places to stay).

From locals

Tips for visiting, from Greer

People in Greer have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.