Tuzigoot National Monument
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
Visit Tuzigoot Pueblo
Nearby city
Clarkdale, AZ

Explore this park

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.

1 current NPS alert

  • Information: Park Unable to Receive Phone Messages

Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 30, 2026). Official Tuzigoot National Monument page on nps.gov

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

Entrance - Per Person

$10.00

Tuzigoot 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.

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 — check Alerts for live updates.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Tuzigoot. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.