Yucca House National Monument
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Yucca House at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main Yucca House highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Cortez, CO
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About Yucca House National Monument
Yucca House National Monument preserves a large unexcavated pueblo with a stunning setting in Montezuma Valley, nestled between Mesa Verde and Ute Mountain. Since Yucca House was protected as a national monument in 1919, it has remained largely untouched, offering intrepid visitors a sense of discovery and preserving the pueblo's beauty and integrity for future generations.
Weather Information
Spring and
- Summer
are hot and dry, with highs in the 90s.
- Fall
are mild with daytime temperatures ranging from 50 F to 80 F.
- Winter
Down to 50°F
Operating Hours
Open year-round, weather pending. No services are available.
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- SundayAll Day
Common questions
Planning Yucca House 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 Yucca House. 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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