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National Monument · AZ

Tonto National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant groups that lived in the Tonto Basin. Together they formed a new ideology, which archeologists refer to as Salado. Today, descendants of the cliff dwellers continue to call Arizona home.

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Photos

cliff dwelling in the spring with desert plants and wildflowers.
The Lower Cliff Dwelling in Spring
Hillside with Saguaro Cactus
Hillside with Saguaro Cactus near the Lower Cliff Dwelling
Visitor Center with cliff dwelling and a rainbow in the background.
The Visitor Center sits below the Lower Cliff Dwelling
Two story rooms of the Upper Cliff Dwelling.
Front view of the Upper Cliff Dwelling.
The view looking out from the cliff dwelling over Roosevelt Lake.
The view from the back of the Upper Cliff Dwelling.

Activities

  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store