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Montezuma Castle National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Montezuma Castle National Monument is a National Park System unit in Arizona[4]. NPS lists an entrance fee of $10 per person[5], and the park is open daily[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[8].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[9] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[9] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[9] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[9] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[9] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[9] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[9] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[9] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[9] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
In 2025, the busiest month was March with 48,537 recreation visits[1]. July had 17,763 visits and August had 16,971[1]. NPS says summer is hot, with temperatures from 95°F to 115°F[10]. It also says monsoon rains are common in the afternoons from July through September[10]. Winter is cool, with highs around 55°F, and snow is rare but possible[10]. The park is open daily, but the park gate sits one mile away from the visitor center and shuts at 4:45pm[6]. NPS lists closures on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day[6].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 25,113 |
| February | 32,189 |
| March | 48,537 |
| April | 46,004 |
| May | 33,642 |
| June | 23,288 |
| July | 17,763 |
| August | 16,971 |
| September | 25,586 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 22,565 |
| December | 28,355 |
Pets and dogs
Under the NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where pets are allowed[11]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and service animals are excepted[11]. NPS lists pets as permitted on both of the park's listed things to do[12]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park[11].
Before you go
- NPS lists the fee as $10 per person for one adult aged 16 and over, covering 7 days at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot[5].
- NPS lists a $35 annual pass that also covers both monuments[7].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[8].
- NPS asks visitors to leave the road and gate area clear of parked cars[6].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official NPS park page before you go.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Montezuma Castle?
- NPS lists $10 per person for one adult aged 16 and over, covering 7 days at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot[5]. Confirm on the official page before your trip.
- Can I use the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS lists that the park accepts it for entrance[8]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80 and the Senior Annual Pass at $20[9].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 418,147, 2022: 364,014, 2023: 367,239, 2024: 379,967, 2025: 320,013. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Montezuma Castle Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Montezuma Castle National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Arizona. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Operating 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. Listed exceptions:... National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $35. National Park Service
- Montezuma Castle National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Montezuma Castle National Monument. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 2 things to do at Montezuma Castle National Monument: View Montezuma Castle, Become a Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot BARK Ranger. Pets permitted on 2 of them (View Montezuma Castle, Become a Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot BARK Ranger). National Park Service