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Walnut Canyon National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle, 7 days
- $25[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- May[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 153,317[3]
- Visitor centers
- 1[4]
Walnut Canyon National Monument is a unit of the National Park System in Arizona[5]. NPS lists a private vehicle entrance fee of $25[1].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $25 |
| Motorcycle[6] | $20 |
| Per Person[7] | $15 |
| Non-commercial Groups[8] | $15 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[9] | $45 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[10].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[11].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[12] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[12] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[12] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[12] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[12] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[12] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the park as open daily, from 9:00 in the morning[13] until 5:00 in the afternoon[13]. Island Trail access ends at 4:00 pm[13]. NPS encourages visitors to start the Rim Trail by 4:30 in the afternoon[13]. The park is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day[13]. In 2025 the busiest month was May with 26,450 recreation visits[2]. NPS describes high winds in any season, summer temperatures above 95ºF, afternoon storms from July to September[14]. Heavy snow is listed for fall through spring[14]. It suggests dressing in layers because conditions can shift fast[14].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 7,621 |
| February | 10,191 |
| March | 17,634 |
| April | 18,533 |
| May | 26,450 |
| June | 15,309 |
| July | 15,621 |
| August | 12,201 |
| September | 13,485 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 5,156 |
| December | 11,116 |
Pets and dogs
The NPS pet rule says that where pets are allowed, they must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less[15]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and service animals are excepted[15]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park before bringing a dog[15].
Before you go
- Entrance fees are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment, according to NPS[11].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[10]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[12].
- NPS lists an Annual Entrance - Park pass at $45 for this park and nearby monuments[9].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official NPS park page before your trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Walnut Canyon National Monument?
- NPS lists $25 for a private vehicle[1], $20 for a motorcycle[6], and $15 per person for those arriving without a vehicle[7].
- What are the opening hours?
- NPS lists the park as open daily, from 9:00 in the morning[13] until 5:00 in the afternoon[13]. Island Trail access ends at 4:00 pm[13].
- Can I use an America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS says the park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[10]. The Resident Annual Pass is listed at $80[12].
- Can I pay with cash?
- NPS says entrance fees here are cashless, so plan on a card or mobile payment[11].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $25. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 212,328, 2022: 179,396, 2023: 152,548, 2024: 187,205, 2025: 153,317. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Walnut Canyon Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Walnut Canyon National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Arizona. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Non-commercial Groups: $15. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $45. National Park Service
- Walnut Canyon National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Walnut Canyon National Monument are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Park Hours: 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... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Walnut Canyon National Monument. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15