Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument also accepts payment in person during Operating Hours and honors valid America the Beautiful Passes (Annual, Senior, Access, Military, etc.). If you already own one of these, you do not need to purchase a site pass. For more information, visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
On January 1, 2026, changes to National Park Entrance Fees and Passes for non-residents took effect.
Frequent visitors, seniors, military, and others may save money on entrance fees with an America the Beautiful Pass.
Do NOT purchase a site pass now if you have a valid America the Beautiful annual or lifetime pass OR are planning to get one.
Each pass is issued to one person (the pass holder) who must be present and show valid photo identification each time the pass is used. U.S. citizen or resident identification includes a U.S. driver's license, U.S. passport, or U.S. permanent resident card.
Please ensure you select the correct pass before you proceed to payment.
The Sunset Crater Private Vehicle, Motorcycle and Pedestrian/Cyclist Passes are valid for 7 days at Sunset Crater PLUS Wupatki National Monument. They cover the pass holder and passenger(s) in a vehicle or up to two motorcycles. The Pedestrian/Cyclist pass is only for visitors arriving without a vehicle.
The Flagstaff Area National Monuments Annual Pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase at Sunset Crater National Monument PLUS Wupatki National Monument and Walnut Canyon National Monument.
The 7-day pass is only valid for entrance fees at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument. The Annual Pass is also valid at Sunset Crater Volcano, Wupatki and Walnut Canyon National Monuments.
All visitors 16 years of age and older are required to pay an entrance fee at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Please be prepared to show your physical pass or digital pass on your mobile device. Passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.