EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Agua Fria National Monument

Mesa country & ancestral communities
Arizona
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Mesa country & ancestral communities

High mesas and the Agua Fria River preserve a landscape rich in archaeological history and desert habitats. Choose a documented public route and leave time to appreciate the wider setting.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Perry Mesa landscape
  • 02Agua Fria River region
  • 03Designated public routes

Before you go

Facilities are sparse and roads can be rough. Protect archaeological sites and use current BLM access guidance.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.