National monument north of Flagstaff preserving a ~1,000-year-old cinder cone and the black Bonito Lava Flow — one of the youngest major volcanic features on the Colorado Plateau. Visitor center exhibits, Lava Flow Trail among aa and pahoehoe textures, and the shared scenic loop road continuing to Wupatki National Monument through juniper grassland and Painted Desert views.
Field facts
| Region | Coconino County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.3692, -111.5435 |
| Era | Eruption ~1085 CE; monument 1930 |
| Peak | Cinder cone + Bonito Lava Flow |
| Access | Paved US-89 loop road |
| Nearby | Flagstaff / Wupatki NM / SP Crater |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- CampgroundBonito Campground (AZ)0.1 km away
- CampgroundOLEARY GROUP SITE1.3 km away
- Rec areaSunset Crater Volcano National Monument3 km away
- CampgroundLockett Meadow Campground7.1 km away
- CampgroundLITTLE ELDEN SPRINGS HORSECAMP11.4 km away
- CampgroundKENDRICK CABIN18.6 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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