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Volcanoes in Utah

6 volcanoes in Utah with photography planning data — sunrise and sunset azimuths, golden hour by month, Milky Way windows and estimated sky darkness. Millard County has the most (4). The darkest skies are at Cinder Crater (Bortle 1).

Top volcanoes

Black Rock Desert volcanic fieldVolcano
Black Rock Desert volcanic fieldMillard County
Fumarole ButteVolcano
Fumarole ButteMillard County
Pahvant ButteVolcano
Pahvant ButteMillard County
Volcano
Cinder CraterBeaver County
Volcano
The CratersIron County
Volcano
Tabernacle CraterMillard County

Volcanoes by county

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How to photograph volcanoes

Volcanic cones and lava fields have strong shapes that read well in side-light; dark basalt needs careful exposure.

  • Snow-capped volcanoes reflect alpenglow at sunrise — shoot from a lake or meadow for a reflection.
  • Lava rock is sharp and unstable; stay on trails.
  • Long lenses from 20–60 miles away make large stratovolcanoes dominate the horizon.
  • Check local volcanic activity notices and area closures before visiting.

Season: Summer for high trails; winter and spring for snowy cones viewed from below.