What are the hours at Montezuma Castle National Monument?

Mon: 9:00AM - 4:45PM; Tue: 9:00AM - 4:45PM; Wed: 9:00AM - 4:45PM; Thu: 9:00AM - 4:45PM; Fri: 9:00AM - 4:45PM; Sat: 9:00AM - 4:45PM; Sun: 9:00AM - 4:45PM (Montezuma Castle)

How much does it cost to enter Montezuma Castle National Monument?

Montezuma Castle National Monument charges $10 per vehicle, $10 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Montezuma Castle National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Montezuma Castle National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Montezuma Castle National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Montezuma Castle National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Montezuma Castle National Monument is partially closed. Visiting During Monsoon Season (July-September)

National Monument · AZ

Partially closed

Montezuma Castle National Monument is partially closed.

Why this statusVisiting During Monsoon Season (July-September)

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture.

Type: National Monument
State: AZ
Nearest town: Camp Verde

About Montezuma Castle National Monument

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.

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Visitor info

Address2800 Montezuma Castle Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322

Phone(928) 567-3322

Websitewww.nps.gov/moca/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Tue	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Wed	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Thu	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Fri	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Sat	9:00AM - 4:45PM
Sun	9:00AM - 4:45PM

Montezuma Castle

Entrance fee$10 per vehicle, $10 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereMontezuma 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. Turn left onto Montezuma Castle Road. Montezuma Well: Follow I-17 to exit 293 (north of the exit for Montezuma Castle).…

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How we read this status

We derive Montezuma Castle National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Visiting During Monsoon Season (July-September) Full method: how we check park status.