Good to know
- Tickets
- The monument charges a per-person entry fee, covered by the America the Beautiful pass. Check nps.gov for current rates. Cards only. Upper Cliff Dwelling tours need a reservation.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours for the Lower Cliff Dwelling; half a day with the Upper Cliff Dwelling tour.
- Best time
- November to April, when Upper Cliff Dwelling tours usually run and temperatures are mild.
- Getting there
- Roosevelt is a few minutes away. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 2 hours away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Tonto National Monument questions
Do you need a reservation for Tonto National Monument?
Only for the ranger-led Upper Cliff Dwelling tour. The Lower Cliff Dwelling trail needs no reservation.
How hard is the Lower Cliff Dwelling trail?
It is a paved half-mile climb of about 350 feet. Take it slow and bring water.
Who were the Salado?
Salado is the name archeologists use for a blend of local and newcomer groups who lived in the Tonto Basin from the 1200s to about 1450.
