National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Southwest

About Montezuma Castle

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Southwest
State: Arizona
Designation: National Monument
Entrance fee: $10, per person

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Montezuma Castle.

Entrance fees

$10 Per Person This entrance fee covers one adult, aged 16 and over, for entrance to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days.

Passes

$35 Annual Entrance - Park

Hours

Montezuma Castle

Mon: 9:00AM - 4:45PM
Tue: 9:00AM - 4:45PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 4:45PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 4:45PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 4:45PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 4:45PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 4:45PM

Montezuma Castle is open daily. Please note that the park gate is one mile from the visitor center and closes at 4:45pm. Parking on the road or in front of the gate is not allowed at any time.

Weather and when to go

Summer: Hot. Temperatures range from 95°F (35°C) to 115°F (46°C). Nighttime temperatures can be much cooler, around 70°F (21°C). From July through September, heavy rains called monsoons are common in the afternoons. Winter: Cool. Highs average around 55°F (13°C); lows may be in the teens (-10°C). Snow is rare, but possible. For detailed information, visit the National Weather Service: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.61151944900047&lon=-111.8389592099997#.Vi_FZX6rSUk

Getting there

Montezuma Castle: Follow I-17 to exit 289 (90 minutes north of Phoenix, 45 minutes south of Flagstaff). Drive east (through two traffic circles) for approximately 1/2 mile to the blinking red light. Turn left onto Montezuma Castle Road. Montezuma Well: Follow I-17 to exit 293 (north of the exit for Montezuma Castle). Continue through the towns of McGuireville and Rimrock, following the signs for 4 miles to the entrance to the Well.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 2800 Montezuma Castle Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone: (928) 567-3322
Email: moca_tuzi_info@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/moca

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Montezuma Castle

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Montezuma Castle

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

View Montezuma Castle

Hiking · about 35 min

Visitors can view two cliff dwellings while visiting the park, Montezuma Castle and Castle A. An accessible, 0.3 mile trail loops around the site and features many views of both t…
Become a Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot BARK Ranger

Hiking · about 1 hour

Do you think your dog has what it takes to become an official Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot Bark Ranger? Stop by the visitor center to get certified. Certification allows you to p…