Walnut Canyon National Monument

Overview

Walnut Canyon National Monument is managed by National Park Service and is located near Flagstaff, Arizona. 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.

Things to Do at Walnut Canyon National Monument

Plan Your Visit

Reservation Tips

Walnut Canyon National Monument is a popular destination. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.

Getting There

Walnut Canyon National Monument is located approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) east of Flagstaff. From Interstate 40, take Exit 204, and turn south. The Walnut Canyon Visitor Center is located at the end of this 3-mile (5 km) road.

GPS Coordinates: 35.16823000000000, -111.50242400000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (928) 526-3367

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