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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.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (2)
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 Montezuma Well and the trail to see Montezuma Castle. Please check the forecast ahead of your visit.
Staff Unable to Check Phone Messages at the Visitor Center
At this time, staff are unable to check or receive phone messages left at the visitor center. All calls to the park are being routed to Tuzigoot National Monument. You can also reach the park at [email protected] if you need to contact the park.
Entrance Fees
Montezuma Castle Entrance Fee - Per Adult - $10.00 This entrance fee covers one adult, aged 16 and over, for entrance to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days. Montezuma Castle Entrance Fee - Children - $0.00 Children aged 15 and under are free. Montezuma Well - Free Entrance - $0.00 Montezuma Well, a detached unit or district of Montezuma Castle, does not charge an entrance fee.
Upcoming Events
Ranger Talk
Sep 1, 2026 · Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail.
Ranger Talk
Sep 2, 2026 · Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail.
Ranger Talk
Sep 4, 2026 · Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail.
Ranger Talk
Sep 8, 2026 · Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail.
Ranger Talk
Sep 14, 2026 · Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail.
Ranger Talk
Sep 16, 2026 · Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail.
Ranger Talk
Sep 18, 2026 · Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail.
Things to Do
Become a Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot BARK Ranger
Do you think your dog has what it takes to become an official Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot Bark Ranger? Stop by the visitor center to get certified. Certification allows you to purchase an exclusive BARK Ranger badge from the bookstore.
View Montezuma Castle
Visitors can view two cliff dwellings while visiting the park, Montezuma Castle and Castle A. An accessible, 0.3 mile trail loops around the site and features many views of both the dwellings and the creekside ecosystem they rise above. Interpretive signs offer insight into the lives of the people that built and thrived in this community.
Visitor Centers
- Montezuma Castle Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.