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Apache County's Free and
Discounted Activities Directory

Discover free admission days, accessible lakeshore trails, ancient Mogollon pueblo centers, and low-cost community heritage museums across St. Johns, Springerville, Eagar, Round Valley, and Chinle.

Lakes, Canyons & Scenic Overlooks

Barrier-free canyon rim viewpoints, lakefront recreation parks, and mountain strolls.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument Chinle Always Free Entrance

Jointly managed by the National Park Service and the Navajo Nation. Features paved scenic rim drives with fully accessible, barrier-free viewing platforms overlooking ancient cliff dwellings and Spider Rock. The visitor center, museum exhibits, and bookstore provide level ramp entry and loaner manual wheelchairs.

AZ-7, Chinle, AZ 86503 | (928) 674-5500 | nps.gov/cach
Lyman Lake State Park St. Johns State Park Pass / Low-Cost

1,500-acre reservoir along the Little Colorado River. Day-use area features level lakeside parking, accessible restrooms, barrier-free shaded picnic ramadas, and paved walkways along the shoreline with views of waterfowl and high-desert hills.

US-191, St. Johns, AZ 85936 | (928) 337-4441 | azstateparks.com/lyman-lake
Becker Lake Wildlife Area & Nature Trail Springerville Always Free Admission

Protected lake sanctuary managed by Arizona Game and Fish. Features flat gravel trails and paved parking overlooking prime nesting habitat for bald eagles, osprey, and migratory waterbirds. Benches and shade ramadas are available near the lake entrance.

Becker Lake Rd, Springerville, AZ 85938 | (928) 367-4281 | azgfd.com

Archaeology & Regional History Museums

Ancient Mogollon basalt ruins, indigenous pottery displays, and frontier town archives.

Casa Malpais Archaeological Museum (The Heritage Center) Springerville Always Free Admission

Museum showcasing prehistoric artifacts excavated from the 800-year-old Casa Malpais basalt pueblo, including pottery, stone tools, and burial ornaments. Single-level museum inside the Springerville Heritage Center with wide, accessible hallways and quiet gallery rooms.

418 E Main St, Springerville, AZ 85938 | (928) 333-2070 | springervilleaz.gov
Apache County Historical Society Museum St. Johns Always Free Admission

Preserves the multi-cultural frontier history of Apache County across several themed exhibit rooms, featuring Native American arts, pioneer ranching tools, mineral collections, and historic photography. Step-free entry with level floors throughout.

180 W Cleveland St, St. Johns, AZ 85936 | (928) 337-2531 | co.apache.az.us

Pioneer Heritage, Cultural Centers & Fine Arts

European fine art collections, historic schoolhouses, and pioneer family archives.

Renee Cushman Art Collection Springerville Always Free Admission

Located within the Springerville Heritage Center. Houses a collection of European fine art and antiques bequeathed to the town, including an engraving attributed to Rembrandt, 15th-century furniture, and fine porcelain. Wheelchair accessible with level parking and wide exhibition aisles.

418 E Main St, Springerville, AZ 85938 | (928) 333-2070 | springervilleaz.gov
Little House Museum Eagar Low-Cost ($5-$7) / Kids Free

Set against scenic red rock bluffs, this family-curated heritage complex preserves authentic pioneer cabins, an original stagecoach stop, antique musical instruments, and regional ranching memorabilia. Ground-level entry with packed-dirt paths connecting historic structures.

5101 S Little House Rd, Eagar, AZ 85925 | (928) 333-5010 | eagaraz.gov

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