# Meteor Crater

> A near-perfect impact crater almost a mile wide, left by a meteorite roughly 50,000 years ago. There are viewing decks on the rim.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/meteor-crater/

A near-perfect impact crater almost a mile wide, left by a meteorite roughly 50,000 years ago. There are viewing decks on the rim.

- **Nearest town:** Winslow, AZ
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 35.0272, -111.0225

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