Montezuma Castle National Monument: Alerts, Map, Weather & Trailie Planner

About Montezuma Castle National Monument

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape.

1 current NPS alert

Information: Staff Unable to Check Phone Messages at the Visitor Center

Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 29, 2026). Official Montezuma Castle National Monument page on nps.gov

Weather Information

Summer: Hot. Temperatures range from 95°F (35°C) to 115°F (46°C). Nighttime temperatures can be much cooler, around 70°F (21°C). From July through September, heavy rains called monsoons are common in the afternoons. Winter: Cool. Highs average around 55°F (13°C); lows may be in the teens (-10°C). Snow is rare, but possible. For detailed information, visit the National Weather Service

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person

$10.00

This entrance fee covers one adult, aged 16 and over, for entrance to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days.

Operating Hours

Montezuma Castle is open daily. Please note that the park gate is one mile from the visitor center and closes at 4:45pm. Parking on the road or in front of the gate is not allowed at any time.

Monday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Thursday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Friday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Saturday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Sunday9:00AM - 4:45PM

Montezuma Well

Montezuma Well, a separate unit of Montezuma Castle National Monument and is open daily. Please note that Montezuma Well is a 20-minute drive from Montezuma Castle. Parking on the road or in front of the gate is not allowed at any time.

Monday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Thursday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Friday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Saturday9:00AM - 4:45PM
Sunday9:00AM - 4:45PM

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$35.00

$35 annual pass, good for one (1) year. Will cover the entrance fee at both Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments. Available to everyone; good for card holder plus 3 adult guests. Can be obtained in person at Montezuma Castle National Monument, Tuzigoot National Monument, or online at Recreation.gov. Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.