Tonto National Monument
Hours
Open daily · 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Entrance Fee
$10.00
Entrance - Per Person
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Tonto at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Hike the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail
- Nearby city
- Roosevelt, AZ
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Alerts(3)
Stage One Fire Restrictions currently in Place
NPS detailsEffective as of May 17th, 2026, Tonto National Monument will be under stage one fire restrictions. Building any fires with Charcoal or Wood, including Smoking is prohibited in all areas. Exceptions are propane and liquid petroleum stoves or lanterns.
Change in Hours for Summer Season
Due to the potential of excessive summer heat, starting Monday May 4, The Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail will close at 12:00P.M. The visitor center & park will remain open until 4:00P.M. These hours will be in place until Saturday October 3.
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.
Common questions
Planning Tonto National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Salt River Canyon Wilderness Permit and Bob Bear Trailhead. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
