Located in AZ.
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.
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Open daily · 9:00AM - 5:00PM
$25.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Stage 2 Fire Restrictions begin June 30. Igniting or using fires fueled by combustible materials, that create an open flame, is strictly prohibited. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle or developed site. For details on fire restrictions, visit https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions
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The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Walnut Canyon. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.