Montezuma Castle National Monument - Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours & Seasons

Open every day of the year, closed Christmas day. Winter hours: 8 AM to 5 PM; Summer hours (May 30th through Labor Day): 8 AM to 6 PM Mountain Standard Time.

Local Partners & Information Resources

National Park Foundation

Fort Verde State Park

Red Rock State Park

Dead Horse State Park

Slide Rock State Park

Getting There

Plane
Nearest commercial airports are locted in Flagstaff (50 miles), Prescott (55 miles), and Phoenix (100 miles)

Car
Montezuma Castle is located 3 miles off Interstate 17. Use Exit Number 289, 1/2 mile past the Cliff Castle Casino at the traffic light is the access road.

Public Transportation
Tours are available from Flagstaff and some surrounding communities.

Getting Around

The monument visitor center contains exhibits and information regarding your visit. The 1/3 mile paved trail will take the visitor on a leisurely walk to view Montezuma Castle and other prehistoric dwellings.