EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Wupatki National Monument

Pueblos in an open desert landscape
Arizona
Scenic header: Wupatki, the monument's namesake pueblo, is made up of more than 100 rooms. The trail also features an ancient ball court and natural blowhole. · NPS · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Pueblos in an open desert landscape

Red-rock pueblos and distant volcanic views tell a story of interconnected communities on the Colorado Plateau. Several separate stops let visitors explore at a comfortable pace.

a large stone pueblo in a desert beneath mostly sunny skies with mountains in background
Wupatki, the monument's namesake pueblo, is made up of more than 100 rooms. The trail also features an ancient ball court and natural blowhole.
NPS · Photo credits
a man and woman walking toward a three-story sandstone tower
Wukoki Pueblo is located three miles from the Wupatki Visitor Center.
NPS Photo / Elliot Schultz · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Wupatki Pueblo
  • 02Wukoki Pueblo
  • 03Lomaki Pueblo area

Before you go

Plan time between sites and stay on designated paths. Heat and exposed trails affect the comfort of longer visits.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.