National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

Southwest

About Tuzigoot

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.

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 Tuzigoot.

Entrance fees

$10 Per Person 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.

Passes

$35 Annual Entrance - Park

Hours

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

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.

Weather and when to go

Summers are hot! Temperatures range from 95°F (35°C) to 115°F (46°C). 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. Winters are cooler, sometimes cold. 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.

Getting there

From Phoenix or Flagstaff, take I-17 to exit 287, and then travel west on Highway 260 to Cottonwood. Once in Cottonwood, travel north through the town on Main Street. Just before entering the town of Clarkdale you will see signs directing visitors to the right, to Tuzigoot Rd.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 25 Tuzigoot Rd, Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Phone: (928) 634-5564
Email: moca_tuzi_info@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/tuzi

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 Tuzigoot

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 Tuzigoot

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

Visit Tuzigoot Pueblo

Hiking · about 35 min

Walk the 0.3 mile trail that encircles the Tuzigoot pueblo, a 1,000 year old dwelling built by the Sinagua people.
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…