Tuzigoot National Monument
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About Tuzigoot National Monument
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.
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Driving times from Tuzigoot National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Tuzigoot 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.
Hours
Tuzigoot National Monument
- 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Tuzigoot National Monument?
- Entrance to Tuzigoot National Monument starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Tuzigoot National Monument?
- Popular activities include Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Tuzigoot National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Montezuma Castle National Monument (42 min), Walnut Canyon National Monument (1 h 27 min), Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (1 h 42 min), Wupatki National Monument (1 h 59 min), Grand Canyon National Park (2 h 30 min), Tonto National Monument (2 h 35 min).