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Drone Rules for Sunset Crater

Coconino County, Arizona (AZ) • United States
Sunset Crater, Arizona 86004, USA
Lat: 35.3642 • Lng: -111.504
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
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Drones are prohibited at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument per NPS closure order. Active volcanic field is protected.

Drone Rules - Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Drones are not permitted at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone flights within the monument
  • Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit
  • Arizona's youngest cinder cone volcano (erupted around 1085 AD) and surrounding lava fields are strictly protected

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