Agua Fria National Monument

Agua Fria National MonumentAgua Fria National Monument is a national monument, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Agua Fria National MonumentPlan Your Visit Visitors to Agua Fria National Monument can hike in rugged landscapes, view rock art, and experience wide‑open desert vistas with few built facilities. Because the area is remote and minimally serviced, visitors should plan ahead and be prepared for changing weather and rough roads. Things to Do Hike and explore : Walk sandy washes and rocky routes to river corridors and mesa‑top dwellings. Trails are mostly undeveloped; carry plenty of water and wear sturdy footwear. View cultural sites : Visit mesa‑top pueblos and petroglyph panels. Look, photograph, and leave artifacts in place. Featured sites include: Badger Springs Trailhead : Short route down Badger Springs Wash to the Agua Fria River and a petroglyph panel at the confluence. Pueblo La Plata Cultural Site : A large meThings to do at Agua Fria National Monument

Historic & cultural site

Hiking

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Birding

Dispersed Camping

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Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: national monument

6 recorded activities

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