Tuzigoot National Monument
Clarkdale, AZ Hours and Location

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Tuzigoot

Operating hours for Tuzigoot year round, except closed December 25th.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Christmas Day:
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Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $10.00 – Tuzigoot Entrance Fee – Per Person
  This entrance fee covers one adult, aged 16 and over, for entrance to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days.
• $0.00 – Tuzigoot Entrance Fee – Children
  Children aged 15 and under are free.

Entrance Passes:

• $30.00 – Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle Annual Pass
  The Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot Annual Pass covers the card holder and 3 other adults (aged 16 and over) into both Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot for one year from date of purchase. Children 15 and under are free.

About

Built By A Thriving Community

Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. A child scans the desert landscape for the arrival of traders. What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? From the rooftop of the Tuzigoot pueblo it is easy to imagine such a moment. The pueblo shows us this ancient village built by the Sinagua people. They were farmers and artists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles.

Directions

From Phoenix or Flagstaff take I-17 to exit 287, and then travel west on Hwy 260 to Cottonwood. Once in Cottonwood travel north through the town on Main Street. Just before Clarkdale you will see signs directing visitors onto Tuzigoot Rd.

Visitor Centers

Tuzigoot Visitor Center

This visitor center provides the first stop for visitors to Tuzigoot National Monument. Stop in to purchase entrance tickets, see the informative and interesting museum, and check out the Western National Parks Association bookstore.

Weather

Summer: Hot. Temperatures range from 95°F (35°C) beyond 110°F (42°C). Nighttime temperatures can be much cooler, around 70°F (21°C). From late June through early August, 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?lon=-112.02729309051725&lat=34.7698307603777#.VmWtK3arSUk

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