Tuzigoot National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Arizona
đ 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.
đ¤ 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.
đ 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
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, May 14
Sunny
High: 89.2°F | Low: 59.5°F
Humidity: 14%
Wind: 14.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 10.1
Sunrise: 05:26 AM
Sunset: 07:24 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (11%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, May 15
Sunny
High: 84.4°F | Low: 53.7°F
Humidity: 19%
Wind: 13.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0
Sunrise: 05:25 AM
Sunset: 07:25 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (5%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 52.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, May 16
Sunny
High: 81.5°F | Low: 54.2°F
Humidity: 20%
Wind: 21.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 6
Sunrise: 05:25 AM
Sunset: 07:25 PM
Moon: New Moon (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 52.5°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
Cultural Demonstrators and Artists on Site
During the weekend in April and May, artists and cultural demonstrators from various tribes across the southwest will be on site at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot to share their skills and work with the public.
These events are made possible with funding from our partners at Western National Parks.
Date: Apr 12, 2026 12:00am to May 31, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Cultural Demonstrators and Artists on Site
During the weekend in April and May, artists and cultural demonstrators from various tribes across the southwest will be on site at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot to share their skills and work with the public.
These events are made possible with funding from our partners at Western National Parks.
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Cultural Demonstrators and Artists on Site
During the weekend in April and May, artists and cultural demonstrators from various tribes across the southwest will be on site at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot to share their skills and work with the public.
These events are made possible with funding from our partners at Western National Parks.
Date: May 23, 2026 12:00am to May 23, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Cultural Demonstrators and Artists on Site
During the weekend in April and May, artists and cultural demonstrators from various tribes across the southwest will be on site at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot to share their skills and work with the public.
These events are made possible with funding from our partners at Western National Parks.
Date: May 30, 2026 12:00am to May 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
đ Physical Address:
25 Tuzigoot Rd
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
đ¤ Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 219
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
đ Voice Phone: 928-634-5564
âď¸ Email: moca_tuzi_info@nps.gov