Become a Junior Ranger at Walnut Canyon
Join Miguel the Mule Deer in exploring the human history, geology, and wildlife of Walnut Canyon National Monument and earn a Jr. Ranger badge.
30-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument is a National Monument in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $15.
Arizona National Monument America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. Today the park preserves this landscape, and the ancestral homes in and around the canyon.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $25 | This pass covers the pass holder and up to 15 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle at Walnut Canyon National Monuments for 1-7 days. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $20 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | Admits one individual bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian visiting the facility without a private vehicle. Good for Walnut Canyon National Monument for 1-7 days. Buy online |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $15 | Non-commercial groups pay the per person fee up until the cost exceeds that of the commercial rate for the same size vehicle. |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | Bona fide educational institutions visiting for non-recreational purposes whose visit pertains directly to established curriculum are exempt from paying entry… |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $28 | Covers occupants of a vehicle with an occupancy of 1-6 individuals at Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon for 1 day. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $40 | Covers occupants of a vehicle with an occupancy of 7-15 individuals at Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon for 1 day. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $100 | Covers occupants of a vehicle with an occupancy of 16+ individuals at Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon for 1 day. |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $45 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Things to do
Activities the NPS lists for Walnut Canyon.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Walnut Canyon National Monument is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Access to park's trails and views of the canyon are not accessible outside of operating hours.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. You may expect high winds any time of year, summer temperatures above 95ºF (35ºC), afternoon storms July–September, and heavy snow from fall to spring.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 9285263367
- [email protected]
- Address
- 3 Walnut Canyon Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
- Coordinates
- 35.1682, -111.5024· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Canyon Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9285263367 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Nearest other NPS sites
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/waca/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.