Walnut Canyon National Monument

Flagstaff · Arizona

Overview

About Walnut Canyon National Monument.

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.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Weather

Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. You may expect high winds any time of year, summer temperatures above 95ºF (35ºC), afternoon storms July–September, and heavy snow from fall to spring. Dress in layers, as weather at Walnut Canyon can change quickly at any time of year.

Key Facts

TypeMonument

DesignationNational Monument

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Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle$25.00

This pass covers the pass holder and up to 15 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle at Walnut Canyon National Monuments for 1-7 days.

Entrance - Motorcycle$20.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person$15.00

Admits one individual bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian visiting the facility without a private vehicle. Good for Walnut Canyon National Monument for 1-7 days. A pass is not required for individuals 15 or younger.

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups$15.00

Non-commercial groups pay the per person fee up until the cost exceeds that of the commercial rate for the same size vehicle.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups$0.00

Bona fide educational institutions visiting for non-recreational purposes whose visit pertains directly to established curriculum are exempt from paying entry fees. Apply for an educational fee waiver at least 4 weeks in advance by submitting an educational fee waiver. Please see the below link to access the waiver.

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