Tuzigoot National Monument
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $10 · per person
- Phone
- 928-634-5564
- Address
- 25 Tuzigoot Rd, Clarkdale, AZ 86324
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.
Hours
Tuzigoot National Monument
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.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
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| 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
- Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Closed December 25th, Dec 25: Closed
- Closed New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Entrance fees
| Per Person | $10 | 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. |
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An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
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.
Weather
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.
Things to do
Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, 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 Tuzigoot ↗