Tonto National Monument

Protected park · AZ, USA

Tonto National Monument in AZ, USA. Operated by National Park Service.

Usual hours

From 56 published days, 2026-10-18 to 2026-12-12; community-mapped.

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Limits: Accessible parking is available at the Visitor Center and Picnic Area
Limits: Service animals are welcome in the Visitor Center and Cliff Dwellings, please notify park staff that your dog is a service animal
Park alert: 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.
⚠ 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.
Getting there: The 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 here from the larger metro areas of Arizona.
Weather & when to go: 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. Severe thunderstorms may lead to a closure of the hiking trails.