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.
Photo: NPS Photo
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape.
- LocationFlagstaff, AZ
- Entrance $25 private vehicle
- HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Weather now47°F Patchy rain nearby
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Archeology
- Canyons and Canyonlands
- Cliff Dwellings
- Native American Heritage
- Natural Sounds
- Scenic Views
Things to Do
1 experience from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Become a Junior Ranger at Walnut Canyon
Join Miguel the Mule Deer in exploring the human history, geology, and wildlife of Walnut Canyon National Monument and earn a Jr. Ranger badge.
Learn more about Become a Junior Ranger at Walnut Canyon on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Activities in the park
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Other Visitor Services
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Walnut Canyon Visitor Center
Facility
The Walnut Canyon Visitor Center includes a museum, film, WNPA park store, canyon viewpoint, and restroom facilities. The building features architecture from both the…
3 Walnut Canyon Road, Flagstaff, AZ (928) 526-3367 Directions
Details
The Walnut Canyon Visitor Center includes a museum, film, WNPA park store, canyon viewpoint, and restroom facilities. The building features architecture from both the Civilian Conservation Corps and Mission 66 era. Park rangers are present, and Junior Ranger activities are available.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Park Hours
Hours details
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Park HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Walnut Canyon National Monument is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Access to park's trails and views of the canyon are not accessible outside of operating hours. Access to the Island Trail closes at 4:00 pm. Visitors are encouraged to begin the Rim Trail by 4:30 p.m. to ensure enough time to complete the trail by 5:00 p.m. when the park's gates are closed. *The park is closed on December 25th, and January 1st. During these closures there is no access to park trails or viewpoints.
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance fees
- $25Private Vehicle
- $20Motorcycle
- $15Per Person
All 8 fees & details
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Private Vehicle$25
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.
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Motorcycle$20
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
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Per Person$15
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.
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Non-commercial Groups$15
Non-commercial groups pay the per person fee up until the cost exceeds that of the commercial rate for the same size vehicle.
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Education/Academic GroupsFree
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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Commercial Entrance - Sedan$28
Covers occupants of a vehicle with an occupancy of 1-6 individuals at Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon for 1 day. A commercial group is defined as a group that is entering for the purpose of providing commercial tour services within the unit. A commercial group consists of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure/recreational purpose by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.
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Commercial Entrance - Van$40
Covers occupants of a vehicle with an occupancy of 7-15 individuals at Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon for 1 day. A commercial group is defined as a group that is entering for the purpose of providing commercial tour services within the unit. A commercial group consists of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure/recreational purpose by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.
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Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach$100
Covers occupants of a vehicle with an occupancy of 16+ individuals at Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon for 1 day. A commercial group is defined as a group that is entering for the purpose of providing commercial tour services within the unit. A commercial group consists of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure/recreational purpose by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.
Passes
- $45Annual Entrance - Park
Pass details
- Annual Entrance - Park
Admits the passholder, passenger of one motorcycle, or occupants of a single, non-commercial vehicle at Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki National Monuments for 1 year.
Address
3 Walnut Canyon RoadFlagstaff, AZ 86004
Contact the park
Weather & conditions
47°F
Patchy rain nearby · feels like 39°
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Today
52° 35°
Patchy rain nearby71% rain
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Tomorrow
55° 29°
Sunny17% rain -
Thursday
54° 34°
Sunny3% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
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.
Photos
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At the rim of Walnut Canyon, visitors stand at eye level with soaring ravens, eagles, and other birds — NPS Photo / Case Griffing -
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Getting There
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Walnut Canyon National Monument is located approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) east of Flagstaff. From Interstate 40, take Exit 204, and turn south.
Full directions
The Walnut Canyon Visitor Center is located at the end of this 3-mile (5 km) road.
Mailing address: 6400 U.S. 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
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