Is Montezuma Castle National Monument open today?

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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 Montezuma Well and the trail to see Montezuma Castle. Please check the forecast ahead of your visit.

Last updated by NPS: Jul 19, 2026 · NPS alert source

Information

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.

Last updated by NPS: Jan 30, 2026

Weather alerts (National Weather Service)

No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.

About this site

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.

Type: National Monument
State: Arizona
Address: 2800 Montezuma Castle Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322

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Hours

Montezuma Castle

Montezuma Castle is open daily. 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.

Monday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Tuesday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Wednesday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Friday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 4:45PM

Montezuma Well

Montezuma Well, a separate unit of Montezuma Castle National Monument and is open daily. Please note that Montezuma Well is a 20-minute drive from Montezuma Castle. Parking on the road or in front of the gate is not allowed at any time.

Monday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Tuesday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Wednesday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Friday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 4:45PM

Entrance fees

Entrance - Per Person

$10.00

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.