What are the hours at Tonto National Monument?

Mon: 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Tue: 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Wed: 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu: 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri: 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat: 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Sun: 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Tonto National Monument)

How much does it cost to enter Tonto National Monument?

Tonto National Monument charges $10 per vehicle, $10 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Tonto National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Tonto National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Tonto National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Tonto National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Tonto National Monument is open. Water is Required

National Monument · AZ

Open

Tonto National Monument is open.

Why this statusWater is Required

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era).

Type: National Monument
State: AZ
Nearest town: Roosevelt

About Tonto National Monument

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. Today, descendants of the cliff dwellers continue to call Arizona home.

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Visitor info

Address26260 N AZ Hwy 188 Lot 2, Roosevelt, AZ 85545

Phone(928) 467-2241

Websitewww.nps.gov/tont/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Tue	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Wed	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun	8:00AM - 4:00PM

Tonto National Monument

Entrance fee$10 per vehicle, $10 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereThe cliff dwellings at Tonto National Monument are roughly two hours from the Phoenix metro area, located in the Tonto Basin. The Monument is off AZ Highway 188 near Roosevelt Lake. The nearest major towns are Globe (30 miles) and Payson (50 miles). See our Directions page for recommendations on the best way to drive…

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Parks near here

Tonto National Forest 24 mi
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument 51 mi
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests 67 mi
Montezuma Castle National Monument 78 mi
Coconino National Forest 89 mi
Tuzigoot National Monument 94 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Tonto National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Water is Required Full method: how we check park status.