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Pipe Spring National Monument

National Monument · Arizona

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  • LocationFredonia, AZ
  • Entrance $10 per person
  • HoursDaily, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
  • Weather now73°F Sunny
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The rich history of Pipe Spring and its flowing water comes alive as you explore the traditions of the Kaibab Paiute and the Mormon settlers through the museum, historic fort, cabins, and garden. Hike the Ridge Trail to enjoy geologic wonders, plants, and wildlife.

Attend living history demonstrations and talks and be sure to visit with our amazing ranch animals!

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  • Trails
  • Tribal Conflicts
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  • Wars and Conflicts
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  • Westward Expansion
A sandstone fort rests between desert scrub in the foreground and a mountain in the distance.
Winsor Castle, constructed in 1870-72, is surrounded by the harsh beauty of Utah and Arizona's canyon country. — NPS Photo/Paul Kister

Things to Do

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A lush garden filled with settler and native crops grows in front of a sandstone fort
Pipe Spring maintains a living history garden that grows settler and native crops as they would have grown in the 1870s. In the fall, visitors may harvest free fruit and veggies. — NPS Photo/Paul Kister

Facilities & Services

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    Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum

    Facility

    The Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum provides access to an information desk, bookstore, and exhibit hall that documents Paiute Indian and Mormon settler…

    Pipe Spring National Monument, Fredonia, AZ (928) 643-7105 Directions

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    The Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum provides access to an information desk, bookstore, and exhibit hall that documents Paiute Indian and Mormon settler life in northern Arizona. Come inside to explore artifacts, watch a 25-minute film, and learn more about the dramatic history of conflict and compromise at Pipe Spring.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily, 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Visitor Center and Museum - Monument Grounds

Hours details
  • Visitor Center and Museum - Monument GroundsDaily, 8:30AM - 4:30PM

    Visitor Center, Museum, and Monument open 8:30AM to 4:30PM, 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

    Monday8:30AM - 4:30PM
    Tuesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
    Wednesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
    Thursday8:30AM - 4:30PM
    Friday8:30AM - 4:30PM
    Saturday8:30AM - 4:30PM
    Sunday8:30AM - 4:30PM

Entrance fees

  • $10Per Person
Fee details
  • Per Person$10

    There is a $10 fee per person 16 years of age and older. Children under 15 enter for free. This fee includes a $3/person Tribal use fee to the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. All Interagency Passes are accepted.

Weather

73°F
Sunny · feels like 69°
  • Today 79° 59°
    Sunny
    1% rain
  • Tomorrow 81° 63°
    Sunny
    1% rain
  • Saturday 83° 65°
    Sunny
    2% rain

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What to expect by season

Weather is hot in summer and cold in winter. Expect summer highs to be 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter highs to be 30-50 degrees. Early morning and late afternoon can be considerably cooler; dress in layers and bring plenty of sunscreen. Arizona climate is very dry -- bring at least 1 liter of water per person per visit to Pipe Spring.

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Photos

  • A red-orange sandstone cabin surrounded by white snow.
    Wintertime showcases a stark peace and stillness at the historic buildings. Pictured here, West Cabin sticks out after a snowstorm. — NPS Photo/Evan Cram
  • A large longhorn cattle steer shows off his 6-foot span horns inside a corral.

Getting There

Pipe Spring National Monument
Fredonia, AZ 86022

Pipe Spring National Monument is located 15 miles west of Fredonia, AZ and 45 miles east of Hurricane, UT. From Interstate 15, turn onto Utah State Route 9 in Hurricane, Utah.

Full directions

Take Utah State Route 59 east out of Hurricane. This road turns into Arizona State Route 389 at the state line. Pipe Spring is 45 miles east of Hurricane. From Utah Highway 89 and 89A, turn onto Arizona State Route 389 in Fredonia, Arizona. Pipe Spring is 15 miles west of Fredonia.

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Mailing address: Pipe Spring National Monument, Fredonia, AZ 86022

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