from Walnut Canyon National Monument, and camping at West Branch is always a magnificent experience. Walnut Canyon National Monument is a common site to spend time for the residents of Flagstaff.
There's so much to do here at Walnut Canyon National Monument that you need to
camp here for a while, Greer's Pine Shadows is a great place for that, and Fairfield Flagstaff Resort is a splendid site to get some rest. There is so much cool stuff to do for everybody to love.
If you came to camp J and H RV Park is a wonderful spot to do that, and on a lovely
day you acquire a wonderful panorama of Sheep Hill from Walnut Canyon National Monument. Around Walnut Canyon National Monument you don’t get a lot of rain; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is June.
Hike down into Walnut Canyon
and walk in the footsteps of the people that lived here over 900 years ago. Under limestone overhangs, the Sinagua built their homes. These single story structures, cliff dwellings, were occupied from about 1100 to 1250. Look down into the canyon and imagine the creek running through.
Visualize a woman hiking up from the bottom with a pot of water on her back. Imagine the men on the rim farming corn or hunting deer. Think of a cold winter night with your family huddled around the fire... Come out and see millions of years of history unraveled in the geology
of the rocks. Listen to the canyon wren and enjoy the turkey vultures soaring above. And if you look closely, you may even see an elk or a javelina. With a few different lifezones all together, this canyon has desert cacti growing alongside mountain firs. A truly beautiful place
to see! And it is a sacred place. The people that lived here moved on to become the modern pueblo people of today. Walnut Canyon is one of their ancestral homes. Travel through quietly and carefully. And please, leave no trace. CONTACTS
Email - Flag_-_Walnut_Canyon_2@nps.gov Fax- (928)527-0246 Write to
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Walnut Canyon Road #3
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Phone
Visitor Information - (928)526-3367
TRAVEL
BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - December, January, February 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - March, April, May 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - June, July, August 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - September, October, November Closed December
25 REMINDER: ARIZONA IS ON MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME YEAR ROUND Getting There
PLANE - Nearest commercial airport is located in Flagstaff, Arizona. CAR - Leave I-40 at Exit 204, 7.5 miles (12 km) east of Flagstaff; drive south 3 miles (5 km) to the canyon rim.
Warning: Tight turn around for towed vehicles; 40 feet (12 meters) maximum length advisory. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - None available. Weather & Climate
Be prepared for abrupt weather changes in any season. Expect windy conditions most of the year. Spring is
usually mild but heavy snowfall can occur. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the eighties. Afternoon thunderstorms likely July to September. Winter days can be cold, snow and ice can cause temporary closure of the Island Trail. Accessibility
Accessible restrooms
are located at the Visitor Center. Trail accessibility is limited because of terrain. Please contact the park for more information. Getting Around
Transportation inside the Monument is by personal vehicle, bike (along the roads), or foot. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance
Fee
COMMERICAL TOUR, CAPACITY 1-6
$30 for One Time
COMMERICAL TOUR, CAPACITY 26 OR MORE
$100 for One Time
COMMERICAL TOUR, CAPACITY 7-25
$45 for One Time
INDIVIDUAL
$3.00 for 7 Days
FACILITIES
Visitor
Centers
WALNUT CANYON VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year At least 9am - 5pm Daily
Phone - (928) 526-3367
Location - Leave I-40 at Exit 204, 7.5 miles (12 km) east of Flagstaff; drive south 3 miles (5 km) to the canyon rim. Warning: Tight turn around for
towed vehicles; 40 feet (12 meters) maximum length advisory.
Closures - Closed December 25th.
Special Programs - Various ranger programs are offered during June, July and August. Schedules vary. Backcountry hiking is not allowed in order to protect fragile
archaeological sites. Two RANGER-GUIDED backcountry hikes are available Memorial Day to Labor Day. RESERVATION ONLY! 1) Saturdays @ 10am - LEDGE HIKE Three hour hike. Strenuous. 2) Sundays and Tuesdays @ 10am - RANGER CABIN WALK Two hour hike. Easy. Call (520) 526-3367 for reservations.
Exhibits - Many exhibits are on display in the museum.
Available Facilities - Bookstore, restrooms and picnic areas. Food, supplies and overnight accomodations are available in Flagstaff.
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