Tonto National Monument

The Salado Phenomena, 700 years ago, blended ideas of neighboring Native American cultures to emerge a unique and vibrant society. Tonto National Monument showcases two Salado-style cliff dwellings. Colorful pottery, woven cotton cloth, and other artifacts tell a story of people living and using resources from the northern Sonoran Desert from 1250 to 1450 CE.

Lower Cliff Dwelling

The Lower Cliff Dwelling in Spring

cliff dwelling in the spring with desert plants and wildflowers.

Saguaro Cactus

Hillside with Saguaro Cactus near the Lower Cliff Dwelling

Hillside with Saguaro Cactus

Visitor Center Dwelling

The Visitor Center sits below the Lower Cliff Dwelling

Visitor Center with cliff dwelling and a rainbow in the background.

Upper Cliff Dwelling

Front view of the Upper Cliff Dwelling.

Two story rooms of the Upper Cliff Dwelling.

Upper Cliff Dwelling

The view from the back of the Upper Cliff Dwelling.

The view looking out from the cliff dwelling over Roosevelt Lake.