Cattails define marshy locations watered by springs.
Yucca House National Monument
National Monument · CO
Yucca House National Monument preserves a large unexcavated pueblo with a stunning setting in Montezuma Valley, nestled between Mesa Verde and Ute Mountain. Since Yucca House was protected as a national monument in 1919, it has remained largely untouched, offering intrepid visitors a sense of discovery and preserving the pueblo's beauty and integrity for future generations.
Park report
Current Alerts
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available2 activities
Park Name
InfoYucca House National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoCO
Phone
Info970-529-4465
meve_general_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoOpen year-round, weather pending. No services are available.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Native American Heritage, Animals
Weather Info
InfoSpring and Fall are mild with daytime temperatures ranging from 50 F to 80 F. Winter temperatures are below 50 F with occasional snowstorms. Summers are hot and dry, with highs in the 90s.
Getting There
InfoFrom Cortez, take Hwy. 491 south approximately 8 miles. Take a right on MC County Road B (green sign), which is a dirt road one mile south of MC Road C. Drive 0.8 miles, crossing a paved road (MC Road
Location
Info37.2478° N, -108.6861° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website