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 Interagency Pass Changes
**Starting January 1, 2024 there will be a significant change in park pass policies. Interagency Annual passes will now only have one signature line. This means that there can only be one cardholder per pass instead of allowing for two signatures as done in previous years.**

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Key Information
Get an entrance pass
All visitors must have **one** of these entrance passes:
Pass
PriceStandard Pass
$10.00America the Beautiful Pass
(includes Senior Passes)
FREE–$80.00Help me choose an entrance passChoosing an Entrance Pass
Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?
If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National
Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance
pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent
disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free
or discounted America the Beautiful pass.
America the Beautiful Pass
How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?
If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we
recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
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Standard PassMore than one national park or federal recreation site
America the Beautiful PassEntrance Passes
Standard Pass
America the Beautiful PassStandard Entrance Pass
$10.00
Fees are collected at the Visitor Center from all visitors 16 and older who are hiking to the Lower or Upper Cliff Dwellings.
Per Person$10.00Tonto National Monument charges a fee to all visitors hiking to the Lower or Upper Cliff Dwelling. Tour reservations are required to visit the Upper Cliff Dwelling. The Lower Cliff Dwelling is open September through May 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and June through August 8:00 am to noon. Credit and Debit onlyIn-person Purchase Locations**Visitor Center**Credit/Debit Only
For Organizations & Businesses
Education/Academic Group (Nov 5-Mar 31)$0.00Education groups may be granted an educational fee waiver. All requests and documentation must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the school's planned visit.More information
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about Standard Entrance Pass
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational
Lands Pass
A stack of all six versions of the America the Beautiful Pass
Covers **entrance fees** and **standard amenity
(day-use) fees** at lands managed by
National Park Service
US Fish & Wildlife Service
US Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Reclamation
US Army of Corps of EngineersDepending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees
Type
Available to
PriceAnnual Pass
Everyone
$80.00Annual Senior Pass
US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old
$20.00Lifetime Senior Pass
US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old
$80.00Annual Military Pass
Current US military and dependents
FreeLifetime Military Pass
Gold Star Family members and veterans
FreeAccess Pass
US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability
Free4th Grade Pass
US 4th graders
FreeVolunteer Pass
Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours
FreeAmerica the Beautiful Passes are **non-refundable, non-transferable
and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen**. Passholders must show
valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.
How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass
In Person (Recommended)
Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.
Purchase and pickup locations
Order Online, Receive by Mail
To receive your pass by mail, order online at the
USGS Online Store or by phone:
1-888-275-8747, extension 1. Hours of
operation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time.
Close2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:Monday, January 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. DaySaturday, April 20 — First Day of National Park WeekWednesday, June 19 — JuneteenthSunday, August 4 — The Great American Outdoors ActSaturday, September 28 — National Public Lands DayMonday, November 11 — Veterans Day

Commercial Tours
Tour groups are charged the same fees as individuals ($10.00 per person, 16 years of age and older). Individuals may use Interagency Passes.
Permits
For some activities at Tonto National Monument, a Special Use Permit is required. These activities include commercial filming or photography, commercial events, etc. Please follow the link to read more or contact us via phone or email.

America The Beautiful: National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes are only available at Tonto National Monument when the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail is open and fees are being collected.

Cashless payments
**Tonto National Monument has moved to cashless payments****.**Cashless operations saves a significant amount of money, helps us be safe, secure, and effective, and allows us to spend more time with visitors. Most credit cards and digital forms of payment are accepted including Discover, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club, JCB, Union Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. 
For more information, see the Cashless Fee Collection FAQs.

Passes Sold at Tonto National Monument
Interagency Annual Pass (12 Months)
An Annual Pass costs $80
Can be purchased at the Tonto National Monument Visitor Center or at store.usgs.gov.
Annuals Passes are not valid without passholder signature.
Annual Passes purchased as gifts have two blank signature lines for use by gift recipient.
Valid for one full year from the month of purchase (through the last day of the month).
Allows pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle to enter Federally operated recreation sites across the country.
Covers the pass holder and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at sites where per person entrance fees are charged. No entry fee charged for children 15 and under.
Photo identification will be required to verify ownership.
Passes are **NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE,** and **cannot** be replaced if lost or stolen.
Lifetime Senior Pass
A Lifetime Senior Pass costs $80.
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 and over; applicants must provide documentation of age and residency/citizenship.
Can be purchased at the Tonto National Monument Visitor Center or at store.usgs.gov.
May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launches, and specialized interpretive services.
Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation fees charged by concessioners.
Passes are **NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE,** and **cannot** be replaced if lost or stolen.
Annual Senior Pass (12 Months)
An Annual Senior Pass is $20.
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 and over; applicants must provide documentation of age and residency/citizenship.
Can be purchased at the Tonto National Monument Visitor Center or at store.usgs.gov.
Valid for one full year from month of purchase (through the last day of the month).
May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launches, and specialized interpretive services.
Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees charged by concessioners.
Passes are **NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE,** and **cannot** be replaced if lost or stolen.
Active-Duty Military & Dependents Annual Pass (12 Months)
Available for free for:
Current members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard with valid DoD CAC card.
Dependents of current U.S. military members with valid DD Form 1173 or Next Generation USID replacement.
U.S. military cadets with a valid CAC card.
U.S. Active Reservists (do not need to be deployed) with a valid CAC card.
Can be acquired in person at the Tonto National Monument Visitor Center or at store.usgs.gov.
Valid for one full year from month of purchase (through the last day of the month).
Veteran & Gold Star Families Lifetime Pass
Available for free for:
Gold Star Families with a valid Gold Star Family Voucher.
U.S. military veterans with a valid veteran ID.
Can be acquired in person at the Tonto National Monument Visitors Center or at store.usgs.gov.
Passes may not be issued as gifts since eligible recipient must present proof of eligibility.Frequently Asked Questions about the Veterans and Gold Star Families Lifetime Pass.
Access Pass
Available for free for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.
Can be acquired in person at the Tonto National Monument Visitor Center or at store.usgs.gov.
Acceptable documentation:
A copy of ID issued by an authorized U.S. agency such as your driver's license, passport, or state issued ID & documentation that proves permanent disability such as:
Statement by a licensed physician **(statement must include that the individual has a PERMANENT disability, that it limits one or more aspects of their daily life, and nature of those limitations)**.
Document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income, or Supplemental Income
Document issed by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.
May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launches, and specialized interpretive services.
Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
Every Kid Outdoors 4th Grade Pass
How do I get my pass?
Once your 4th grader has completed their web based activity on the Every Kid Outdoors website, they will be rewarded their voucher package for printing.
Your 4th grader must present their printed voucher at a participating Federal recreation site, like the Tonto National Monument Visitor Center to receive their Annual 4th Grade Pass.
Covers the 4th grader (pass holder) and three (3) accompany adults.
Valid from September to August (the school year plus the following summer).
Passes are **NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE,** and **cannot** be replaced if lost or stolen.
 Last updated: December 21, 2023
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