Tuzigoot National Monument
58 nearby · 15 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
2 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- CautionVisiting 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.
- InformationPark Unable to Receive Phone MessagesAt 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.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $10 per person
- Near the park
- 58 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 15 sitesWithin 25 mi
- Annual pass
- $35Tuzigoot only
Where to camp
Camping near the park 58
- Aerial viewRV Park
RV park
1.0 mi · Clarkdale, AZ
- Aerial viewCampground
Raven Loop Campground
1.3 mi · Cottonwood, AZ
Free and dispersed nearby 15
See them on the map- Blackhawk Loop CampgroundCottonwood, AZ1.0 mi
- Cooper's Hawk Loop CampgroundCottonwood, AZ1.1 mi
- Red-Tail Hawk Loop CampgroundCottonwood, AZ1.2 mi
- Quail Loop CampgroundCottonwood, AZ1.4 mi
- Rockview Dispersed Camping AreaCottonwood, AZ6.8 mi
- Surprise Dispersed Camping AreaCottonwood, AZ7.8 mi
Services nearby: 2 dump stations · 3 rest areas
About Tuzigoot
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo · NPS Photo/Case Griffing · NPS Photo Paul Santellan
Things to do
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
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…
Weather
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…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Per person$10
- Tuzigoot annual pass$35
Hours
Tuzigoot National Monument is open every day with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. During regular operating hours, last vehicle entry is at 4:45 pm.
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
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.
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