Montezuma Castle National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture.
Photo: NPS Photo/Sharlot Hart / NPS
About Montezuma Castle National Monument
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.
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Driving times from Montezuma Castle National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00This entrance fee covers one adult, aged 16 and over, for entrance to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days.
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 Well
- 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
Activities
Getting there
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
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Montezuma Castle National Monument?
- Entrance to Montezuma Castle National Monument starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Montezuma Castle National Monument?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Cultural Demonstrations.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Montezuma Castle National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Tuzigoot National Monument (42 min), Walnut Canyon National Monument (1 h 13 min), Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (1 h 29 min), Wupatki National Monument (1 h 46 min), Grand Canyon National Park (2 h 16 min), Tonto National Monument (2 h 25 min).