Agua Fria National Monument
Outlying Areas, Wilderness, Mountains, Trails, Buildings & Monuments
Day Trip
History, Outdoors, Photography, Architecture, Local Culture
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Dirt/off-road walking
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Agua Fria National Monument
Native American Prehistoric Sites
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I-17 Badger Springs Exit 256 Badger Springs, AZ 85027 |
+1 623 580 5500 |
Description
In 2000, Arizona's Bureau of Land Management designated more than 70,000 acres of land (located about 40 minutes north of Phoenix) as the Agua Fria National Monument in an attempt to preserve the innumerable Native American ruins located in that area. Most of the ruins are from 1250-1450 A.D., but 450-plus are prehistoric.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsNotes: It is best to visit during daylight hours.
Visit Time: 30min-Half day(4hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Notes: From Phoenix, drive north about 40 miles on I-17, take exit 256, and take Forest Road 259/Bloody Basin Road to the top of Perry Mesa. For entrance within the monument, be sure you have a 4-wheel-drive, high clearance vehicle.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
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