Heritage Days at Tonto National Monument

Roosevelt, AZ – Celebrate Heritage Days with Tonto National Monument in recognition of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month on March 4 and 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

The Lower Cliff Dwelling will be open for self-guided hikes from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with rangers available to answer questions. Visitors will also have the opportunity to hike to the entrance of the Upper Cliff Dwelling from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please note no entrance will be allowed into the Upper Cliff Dwelling but rangers will be available to give programs about the site. Please plan to bring sturdy shoes, sunscreen, water, and snacks. Parking will be extremely limited, especially for RVs and over-sized vehicles, so we encourage carpooling. An additional walk may be required to reach the visitor center when the main parking lot is full.

For more information contact

Roosevelt, AZ – Celebrate Heritage Days with Tonto National Monument in recognition of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month on March 4 and 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

The Lower Cliff Dwelling will be open for self-guided hikes from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with rangers available to answer questions. Visitors will also have the opportunity to hike to the entrance of the Upper Cliff Dwelling from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please note no entrance will be allowed into the Upper Cliff Dwelling but rangers will be available to give programs about the site. Please plan to bring sturdy shoes, sunscreen, water, and snacks. Parking will be extremely limited, especially for RVs and over-sized vehicles, so we encourage carpooling. An additional walk may be required to reach the visitor center when the main parking lot is full.

For more information contact

Roosevelt, AZ – Join an experienced bird guide to learn about both migrating and local bird species found at Tonto National Monument. Acquire tips and tricks for identifying birds and gain an appreciation for species found in the Sonoran desert, including the Gila Woodpecker and the Turkey Vulture.
Ranger-led bird walks will be held on the following dates beginning at 9:00 a.m.

  • Thursday, February 23
  • Thursday, March 9
  • Thursday, March 16
  • Thursday, April 6

Bird walks will begin at the Tonto National Monument Visitor Center. Park admission is $10 per person unless visitors have an Interagency Annual, Military, Senior, 4th Grader, or Access Pass. There is no additional cost to attend the bird walks and reservations are not required. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the Lower Cliff Dwelling after the program.

Bring dependable hiking shoes, binoculars, a water bottle, and your favorite field guides. All experience levels are welcome to attend.

For more information contact: (928)467-2241 and [email protected] or visit:

  • https://www.nps.gov/tont
  • https://www.facebook.com/TontoNPS
  • https://www.instagram.com/TontoNPS
  • https://twitter.com/tonto_nps

Tonto National Monument invites the public to participate in the National Audubon Society’s 123rd Annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Visitors will help with the identification and counting of bird species found at Tonto National Monument. All levels of birding experience are encouraged, and this drop-in event is free and open to the public.

Bird identification guides and data recording materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars.

The Christmas Bird Count is the nation’s longest running community science bird project, and the data is used to study long-term health and status of bird populations across North America. This project helps Tonto National Monument by providing an updated species inventory.

Join Tonto National Monument to celebrate the festive season at the Luminary Event on Saturday, December 10 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hike the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail with glimmering luminaries to light your way. The trail will close to uphill hiking at 8:00 p.m. Bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, warm clothing, and closed-toed shoes. This event is free and open to the public.

No camping is available at Tonto National Monument. The nearest camping is available at Windy Hill Campground in Tonto National Forest. For more information on camping visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/tonto/