Yucca House National Monument
Yucca House National Monument preserves a large unexcavated pueblo with a stunning setting in Montezuma Valley, nestled between Mesa Verde and Ute Mountain.
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About Yucca House National Monument
Yucca House National Monument preserves a large unexcavated pueblo with a stunning setting in Montezuma Valley, nestled between Mesa Verde and Ute Mountain. Since Yucca House was protected as a national monument in 1919, it has remained largely untouched, offering intrepid visitors a sense of discovery and preserving the pueblo's beauty and integrity for future generations.
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Driving times from Yucca House National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Yucca House National Monument
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
Spring and Fall are mild with daytime temperatures ranging from 50 F to 80 F. Winter temperatures are below 50 F with occasional snowstorms. Summers are hot and dry, with highs in the 90s.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Yucca House National Monument?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Yucca House National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Mesa Verde National Park (1 h 20 min), Aztec Ruins National Monument (1 h 50 min), Hovenweep National Monument (2 h 15 min), Chaco Culture National Historical Park (3 h 12 min), Natural Bridges National Monument (3 h 14 min), Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site (3 h 17 min).