Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Tuzigoot Entrance Fee - Per Adult - $10.00 This entrance fee covers one adult, aged 16 and over, for entrance to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days.
AZ
Tuzigoot National Monument
Hours
Open daily · 9:00AM - 4:45PM
Entrance Fee
$10.00
Entrance - Per Person
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Tuzigoot at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main Tuzigoot highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Clarkdale, AZ
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About Tuzigoot National Monument
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary rocks. In the heart of the valley, a thousand years ago, people began to build a little hilltop pueblo that would grow into one of the largest villages in the area.
Weather Information
- Summer
are hot!
- Winter
are cooler, sometimes cold.
There is no shade on the Pueblo Trail or Marsh Overlook Trail. Nighttime temperatures can be much cooler, around 70°F (21°C). From July through September, heavy monsoon rains are common in the afternoons. Highs average around 55°F (13°C); lows can be around 15F (-10°C). Snow is rare, but possible. Rainy days are common in the spring.
Entrance Fees
Operating Hours
Tuzigoot National Monument is open every day with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. During regular operating hours, last vehicle entry is at 4:45 pm.
- 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.
Common questions
Planning Tuzigoot National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Tuzigoot. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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