Tuzigoot National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–16:45

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center.

At the park

• Hiking trails trail

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum

Events

• Indigenous Peoples day Event: Hopi Rock Artist: Carliss Siquah 09:00 AM–03:00 PM

Before you go

Limits

Find out what what activities require a permit

Limits

Service animals , dogs that are specifically trained to assist people with disabilities, are permitted in all buildings and on all trails

⚠ Caution: Visiting 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 includes the Pueblo Trail and Tavasci Marsh Trail. Please check the forecast ahead of your visit.

Park alert: Park 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 call during operating hours if you need to contact the park.

Getting there

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.

Weather & when to go

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.

Visitor center

Tuzigoot Visitor Center — The visitor center is everyone's first stop to pay the entrance, learn about the park, visit the museum, and purchase items at the gift shop. — From Interstate Highway 17, take exit 287 for Highway 260 west to Cottonwood. In Cottonwood, turn left on Hwy 89A (Main Street), toward Clarkdale. Past OId Town Cottonwood, go up the hill and turn right on Tuzigoot Road.

Facilities on the park map

1 restroom, 1 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Opened

1939

• Park opened