Sunset Crater Volcano costs $25 per car
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument charges $25 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $20. Kids 15 and under get in free. A Sunset Crater Volcano annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Flagstaff Area annual pass (Sunset Crater, Wupatki, Walnut Canyon) | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. The same pass gets you into Wupatki National Monument. The $45 annual pass also covers Walnut Canyon. Sources: National Park Service, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Arizona
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | $30 per car |
|---|---|
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | $25 per car |
| Montezuma Castle National Monument | $10 per person |
| Grand Canyon National Park | $35 per car |
| Petrified Forest National Park | $25 per car |
| Saguaro National Park | $25 per car |
What this price covers
About the main pass: This pass covers the pass holder and up to 15 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments for 1-7 days.
About the annual pass: Admits the passholder, passenger of one motorcycle, or occupants of a single, non-commercial vehicle at Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki National Monuments for 1 year.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $45 and only works here and at the places named above. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Sunset Crater Volcano? The $45 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Sunset Crater Volcano free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Sunset Crater Volcano?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Sunset Crater Volcano?
No. Sunset Crater Volcano is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.