Montezuma Castle was built in an alcove about 90 feet up a cliff. This protects the dwelling from flooding.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument · AZ
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape.
Park report
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesHigh Levels of Visitation
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesStaff Unable to Check Phone Messages at the Visitor Center
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$10
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year's Day
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available14 activities
Park Name
InfoMontezuma Castle National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoAZ
Phone
Info9285673322
moca_tuzi_info@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$35
Operating Hours
InfoMontezuma Castle is open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. Please note that the park gate is one mile from the visitor center and closes at 4:45pm. Parking on the road or in front of the gate is not allowed at any time.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Montezuma Castle Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Activity: Arts and Culture
InfoAvailable
Activity: Cultural Demonstrations
InfoAvailable
Activity: Astronomy
InfoAvailable
Activity: Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Food
InfoAvailable
Activity: Picnicking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Guided Tours
InfoAvailable
Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Junior Ranger Program
InfoAvailable
Activity: Wildlife Watching
InfoAvailable
Activity: Birdwatching
InfoAvailable
Activity: Museum Exhibits
InfoAvailable
Activity: Shopping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Bookstore and Park Store
InfoAvailable
Theme: Architecture and Building
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Archeology
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Cliff Dwellings
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Arts
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Photography
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Commerce
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Trade
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Native American Heritage
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoSummer: Hot. Temperatures range from 95°F (35°C) to 115°F (46°C). Nighttime temperatures can be much cooler, around 70°F (21°C). From July through September, heavy rains called monsoons are common in
Getting There
InfoMontezuma Castle: Follow I-17 to exit 289 (90 minutes north of Phoenix, 45 minutes south of Flagstaff). Drive east (through two traffic circles) for approximately 1/2 mile to the blinking red light. T
GPS Coordinates
Info34.6224° N, -111.8148° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website