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A marsh with open water, cattails, and a masonry dwelling beyond. Photo: NPS Photo

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument · Arizona

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns.

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  • LocationClarkdale, AZ
  • Entrance $10 per person
  • HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 4:45PM
  • Weather now62°F Sunny
  • Alerts 2 active alerts

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.

Topics
  • Animals
  • Archeology
  • Birds
  • Climate Change
  • Colonization and Settlement
  • Forests and Woodlands
  • Freshwater Springs
  • Groundwater
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  • Industry
  • Mining
  • Native American Heritage
  • River and Riparian
  • Ruins
  • Thickets and Shrublands
  • Wetlands
a green, vibrant wetland with a ridge with an adobe dwelling and mountains in the distance
Tavasci Marsh is a popular destination for hikers, birders, and photographers. — NPS Photo

Alerts (2)

CautionVisiting During Monsoon Season (July-September) All park trails are closed for 30 minutes following any lightning strikes five miles or less from the park. This include… Read more

All park trails are closed for 30 minutes following any lightning strikes five miles or less from the park. This includes the Pueblo Trail and Tavasci Marsh Trail. Please check the forecast ahead of your visit.

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InformationPark Unable to Receive Phone Messages At this time, phone messages cannot be left at the visitor center. Please email the park at moca_tuzi_info@nps.gov or ca… Read more

At this time, phone messages cannot be left at the visitor center. Please email the park at moca_tuzi_info@nps.gov or call during operating hours if you need to contact the park.

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  • Tuzigoot Visitor Center Entrance

    Tuzigoot Visitor Center

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

    25 Tuzigoot Road, Clarkdale, AZ (928) 634-5564 Directions

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

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Hours

Daily, 9:00AM - 4:45PM · Tuzigoot National Monument

Hours details
  • Tuzigoot National MonumentDaily, 9:00AM - 4:45PM

    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.

    Monday9:00AM - 4:45PM
    Tuesday9:00AM - 4:45PM
    Wednesday9:00AM - 4:45PM
    Thursday9:00AM - 4:45PM
    Friday9:00AM - 4:45PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 4:45PM
    Sunday9:00AM - 4:45PM

Entrance fees

  • $10Per Person
Fee details
  • 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.

Passes

  • $35Annual Entrance - Park
Pass details
  • Annual Entrance - Park

    $35 annual pass, good for one (1) year. Will cover the entrance fee at both Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments. Available to everyone; good for card holder plus 3 adult guests. Can be obtained in person at Montezuma Castle National Monument, Tuzigoot National Monument, or online at Recreation.gov. Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.

Address

25 Tuzigoot Rd
Clarkdale, AZ 86324

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Weather & conditions

62°F
Sunny · feels like 52°
  • Today 66° 49°
    Patchy rain nearby
    57% rain
  • Tomorrow 66° 46°
    Sunny
    2% rain
  • Thursday 70° 49°
    Sunny
    1% rain

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What to expect by season

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.

Photos

  • 4 foot masonry walls with mountains and clouds behind them.
    Tuzigoot was built on a low hilltop in the Verde Valley. The Verde River and Black Hills provided a variety of resource areas for the Sinagua. — NPS Photo/Case Griffing
  • A sunny day at Tuzigoot
  • 4 foot masonry walls covered in snow
  • The inside of a masonry room with wood posts supporting the roof.

Getting There

25 Tuzigoot Rd
Clarkdale, AZ 86324

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.

Full directions

Just before entering the town of Clarkdale you will see signs directing visitors to the right, to Tuzigoot Rd.

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Mailing address: P.O. Box 219, Camp Verde, AZ 86322

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