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(3)
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
NPS detailsStage 1 Fire Restrictions begin May 21st. Igniting or using fires fueled by combustible materials, that create an open flame, is strictly prohibited. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle or developed site. For details on fire restrictions, visit https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions
Swallet Trail Temporarily Closed at Montezuma Well
The Swallet Spur Trail at Montezuma Well is temporarily closed to protect bats. All other trails on site including the 0.3 mile loop trail along the Well remain open and accessible. The trail at Montezuma Castle remains open.
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.
