Montezuma Castle National Monument
Hours
Open daily · 9:00AM - 4:45PM
Entrance Fee
$10.00
Entrance - Per Person
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Montezuma Castle at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- View Montezuma Castle
- Nearby city
- Camp Verde, AZ
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
Visiting During Monsoon Season (July-September)
NPS detailsAll park trails are closed for 30 minutes following any lightning strikes five miles or less from the park. This includes Montezuma Well and the trail to see Montezuma Castle. Please check the forecast ahead of your visit.
Staff Unable to Check Phone Messages at the Visitor Center
At this time, staff are unable to check or receive phone messages left at the visitor center. All calls to the park are being routed to Tuzigoot National Monument. You can also reach the park at moca_tuzi_info@nps.gov if you need to contact the park.
Common questions
Planning Montezuma Castle National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Montezuma Castle. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
