26260 N AZ Hwy 188 Lot 2
Roosevelt, AZ 85545
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.
All Park Hours- Every Day:8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tonto National Monument is open 8 am to 5 pm. The park is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The park closes early at 1:45 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. September through May, the Lower Cliff Dwelling trail is open 8 am to 4 pm. June, July, and August, you must start your hike before 12 pm (noon). The Visitor Center Park store and museum are open from 8 am to 5 pm. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsHolidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2025 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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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.
Entrance Fee (Standard Entrance Pass)
The Visitor Center offers an introduction on the people who built the dwellings 700 years ago. Artifacts and replicas of pottery and textiles are on display in the museum while the park store, operated by Western National Parks Association, sells educational items. The 20-minute park movie, located on the upstairs viewing platform, shows on demand throughout the day. Ask park staff for accessible movie options. - Every Day:8:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Visitor Center/Museum is open 8 am to 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The visitor center will close early at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsHolidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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Lower Cliff Dwelling
- June-August: Open 8 am-12 noon. Visitors must begin their hike before 12 noon.
- September-May: Open 8 am-4 pm. Visitors must begin their hike before 4 pm.
- Trail may close due to excessive heat, lightning, bee activity, or flooding.
- The trail is 1 mile (1.6 km) roundtrip and takes an average of one hour to complete.
Upper Cliff Dwelling
- Available only with a guided tour and reservations are required.
- Tours occur November-April, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Trail may close due to excessive heat, lightning, bee activity, or flooding.
- The trail is 3 miles (4.8 km) roundtrip and takes 3 to 4 hours. For more information, visit the Guided Tours page.
Museum and Visitor Center
Regular Closures:
- Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
- Christmas Eve: Park closes at 1:45 pm. Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail closes at 12 pm.
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- New Years Eve: Park closes at 1:45 pm. Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail closes at 12 pm.
- New Years Day: CLOSED
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