Caution
Water is Required
Due to the trail being steep of 12 percent grade, all visitors wishing to hike the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail must bring a water bottle with them. No Exceptions.
Posted or updated Jan 2, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Monument
Tonto National Monument
Tonto National Monument is a National Monument in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $10.
Arizona National Monument America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant groups that lived in the Tonto Basin. Together they formed a new ideology, which archeologists refer to as Salado.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 1 information.
Information
Upper Cliff Dwelling Tour Reservations Not Available
We are currently not taking reservations for our Upper Cliff Dwelling tours. The trail has been damaged due to the Monsoon season. For updated information please visit our website or the parks Facebook page.
Posted or updated Sep 30, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Entrance fees and passes
Fees are collected at the Visitor Center from all visitors 16 and older who are hiking to the Lower or Upper Cliff Dwellings.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $10 | Tonto National Monument charges a fee to all visitors hiking to the Lower or Upper Cliff Dwelling. |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | Education groups may be granted an educational fee waiver. All requests and documentation must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the school's planned… |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Things to do
Hike the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail
The Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail begins in the visitor center and winds up the side of a mountain. It ends in the Lower Cliff Dwelling where visitors can walk through portions of the structure.
30-90 Minutes Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Activities the NPS lists for Tonto.
BikingRoad BikingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Tonto National Monument is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm all year round. The park is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Weather: Weather during the summer can be extremely hot. It is typically 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than Phoenix, AZ. Winter weather may create hazardous conditions on the roads to Tonto National Monument.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 9284672241
- [email protected]
- Address
- 26260 N AZ Hwy 188 Lot 2, Roosevelt, AZ 85545
- Coordinates
- 33.6484, -111.1136· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 4:00PM | 928-467-2241 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.