Montezuma Castle National Monument
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $10 · per person
- Phone
- 9285673322
- Address
- 2800 Montezuma Castle Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
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.
Hours
Montezuma Castle
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.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Montezuma Well
Montezuma Well, a separate unit of Montezuma Castle National Monument and is open daily. Please note that Montezuma Well is a 20-minute drive from Montezuma Castle. Parking on the road or in front of the gate is not allowed at any time.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Entrance fees
| Per Person | $10 | This entrance fee covers one adult, aged 16 and over, for entrance to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days. |
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An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
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.
Weather
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
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Cultural Demonstrations, Food, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Picnicking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Montezuma Castle ↗