Tuzigoot National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Arizona
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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 June through August, 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.
🚗 Directions
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. Just before entering the town of Clarkdale you will see signs directing visitors to the right, to Tuzigoot Rd.
Images
Tuzigoot Pueblo sits on a hilltop above an area perfect for farming. Tavasci Marsh provides water and other resources.
Credit: NPS Photo
Even central Arizona can get a lot of snow! Check out the dwellings at Tuzigoot covered in a winter storm.
Credit: NPS Photo/Krystina Mucha
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.
Credit: NPS Photo/Case Griffing
A pueblo built by the Sinagua
Credit: NPS Photo Paul Santellan
Rebuilt in the 1930s, this room at Tuzigoot would not originally have had a roof. Today, you can climb through the room to experience the landscape that surrounds this enduring Pueblo.
Credit: NPS Photo/Sharlot Hart
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Entrance Fees
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Feb 26
Sunny
High: 82.2°F | Low: 52.9°F
Humidity: 32%
Wind: 13.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.3
Sunrise: 07:01 AM
Sunset: 06:21 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (67%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 51.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Feb 27
Sunny
High: 81.5°F | Low: 45.7°F
Humidity: 28%
Wind: 7.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.4
Sunrise: 07:00 AM
Sunset: 06:22 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (77%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 50.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Feb 28
Overcast
High: 79°F | Low: 50.7°F
Humidity: 29%
Wind: 16.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.5
Sunrise: 06:58 AM
Sunset: 06:23 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (86%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 49°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Christmas Bird Walk
Join us December 21st for the annual Christmas Bird Count! Check in for the 2.5 hour guided survey at the visitor center at 12:30 pm, survey begins at 1:00 pm. Bring proper clothing, shoes, snacks, and binoculars (optional). Don’t miss out! Please RSVP with the Visitor Center (928) 634-5564
Date: Dec 21, 2025 12:00am to Dec 21, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
25 Tuzigoot Rd
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 219
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
📞 Voice Phone: 928-634-5564
✉️ Email: moca_tuzi_info@nps.gov