Wupatki National Monument
The Wupatki National Monument is a United States National Monument located in north-central Arizona, near Flagstaff.
A national monument, 17 mi northeast of Timberline-Fernwood
Visits fell 41% in 2025
The National Park Service counted 129,864 visitors in 2025, down from 220,205 the year before. Visitors ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Fort Valley, 25 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 ↓
Established in 1924
Wupatki National Monument dates from 1924 and is run by National Park Service. About ↓
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
Crowds and weather, month by month
Bars: average monthly visitors, 2022–2025. Line: the typical afternoon high. Green months are mild and quieter than average.
Wupatki National Monument
The Wupatki National Monument is a United States National Monument located in north-central Arizona, near Flagstaff. Rich in Native American archaeological sites, the monument is administered by the National Park Service in close conjunction with the nearby Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Wupatki was established as a national monument in 1924 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. The listing included three contributing buildings and 29 contributing structures on 35,422 acres (14,335 ha).
- Type
- National Monument
- Established
- 1924
- Area
- 55 square miles
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/wupa
Before you go
- Private Vehicle$25
- Motorcycle$20
- Per Person$15
- Non-commercial Groups$15
Where to stay near Wupatki National Monument
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Flagstaff (100) and Timberline-Fernwood (4).
Flagstaff
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
77,260 people
27 mi southwest of Wupatki Visitor Center · 25 mi to the park
Timberline-Fernwood
1,973 people
17 mi southwest of Wupatki Visitor Center · 15 mi to the park
Fort Valley
1,761 people · 23% vacation homes
25 mi southwest of Wupatki Visitor Center · 19 mi to the park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From the visitor center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | 27 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 | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,973 | $621K | — |
| Fort Valley 23% vacation homes | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,761 | $905K | — |
| Doney Park | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 6,253 | $613K | — |
| Bellemont | 32 mi southwest | 45 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,701 | $534K | — |
| Kachina Village | 35 mi southwest | 50 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 3,212 | $414K | — |
| Cameron | 23 mi north | 35 min | 1 1 hotel | 782 | $53K | — |
| Mountainaire | 33 mi southwest | 50 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,103 | $496K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center
Also near Wupatki
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw53 mi National ParkGrand Canyon National Park4.4M visitors a year
122 mi MountainHumphreys Peak
212 mi MountainRoden Crater
315 mi National MonumentSunset Crater Volcano National Monument108K visitors a year
54 mi GardenStandin' on the Corner Park
70 mi National MonumentMontezuma Castle National Monument320K visitors a year
423 mi Ski areaArizona Snowbowl53 runs · 2,368 ft vertical
49 mi Scenic railwayGrand Canyon RailwayPhoto credits
Grand Canyon National Park: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) Photo portfolio, CC BY 3.0 · Humphreys Peak: Bob Blasi; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Roden Crater: Unknown, Public domain · Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Standin' on the Corner Park: Tpaairman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Montezuma Castle National Monument: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Arizona Snowbowl: Frederick Dennstedt from los angeles, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Grand Canyon Railway: Drew Jacksich from San Jose, CA, The Republic of California, CC BY-SA 2.0
129,864 visitors in 2025
Every full year the Park Service has counted. 2020 (gold) was the pandemic year. Green is the record (2017).
Visiting Wupatki
What town is Wupatki National Monument near?
Timberline-Fernwood, AZ, about 17 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Wupatki National Monument?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 76–84°. June is the busiest month (about 23,942 visitors).
How many people visit Wupatki National Monument each year?
129,864 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 236,454, set in 2017.
What is the closest airport to Wupatki National Monument?
Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), about 31 miles away. The nearest big hub is Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about 149 miles.
Where should I stay near Wupatki National Monument?
Flagstaff (27 mi, 100 places to stay), Timberline-Fernwood (17 mi, 4 places to stay) and Fort Valley (25 mi, 7 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 · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.