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This area of volcanic activity is so unique that much of it has been set aside as the Sunset Crater National Monument. Wupatki National Monument is nearby and is a four-story masterpiece of Native American stone masonry. Construction of that stone-age condominium began around A.D. 1120. At one time it contained as many as 100 rooms and housed as many as 125 people. Both Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments have visitor centers and feature self-guided and interpreter guided tours.
Amenities: Vault Toilets, large ramada, and individual fire rings with grills and picnic tables, event area with large fire pit.
Contact Information:
Peaks Ranger Station, 5075 N. Highway 89,
Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
or at http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/peaks/oleary-group-camp.shtml
Phone Number: Ranger Station - (928) 526-0866
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| Drive 12 miles northeast of Flagstaff on US Route 89. Turn east (right) on Forest Road 545 to Sunset Crater National Monument. Drive 2 miles to the campground. |
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Area Attractions
- Sunset Crater National Monument is within hiking distance from the campground
- Wupatki National Monument is a short drive down the road
- Plenty of hiking, wildlife viewing, lava flows and Indian ruins
- Nearby lava tube cave for exploring (bring lots of flashlights)
- "The cinders", great for 4-wheelers is also nearby "
