FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA - The visitor center for Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument will be closed most of February for the installation of new museum exhibits. During this time the park will not charge entry fees for visiting the monument, and America the Beautiful public lands passes will not be available for purchase.
The visitor center book store will close on Feb. 2, followed by a full closure on February 3. Visitor center restrooms will remain open throughout the month. The closure is expected to last through February 29. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument’s grounds and trails will remain open, and park staff will be available for questions at the entry station and at the Lava Flow Trail parking lot.
Operations, fee collection, and pass sales will continue as normal at nearby Walnut Canyon and Wupatki National Monuments.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is located 12 miles north of Flagstaff via Hwy 89 and can be reached at (928)526-0502 and www.nps.gov/sucr.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
