All parks › Pipe Spring National Monument
Pipe Spring National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Pipe Spring National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System in Arizona[4]. NPS lists an entrance fee of $10 per person[5].
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.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Per Person[5] | $10 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[6].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[7].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[8] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[8] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[8] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[8] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[8] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[8] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[8] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[8] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[8] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the visitor center, museum and monument grounds as open every day from 8:30AM until 4:30PM[9]. They are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day[9]. In 2025, the busiest month was May with 3,087 recreation visits[1]. October 2025 shows 0 visits in the NPS count[1]. NPS describes the weather as hot in summer and cold in winter, with summer highs of 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter highs of 30-50 degrees[10]. Mornings and late afternoons can be cooler, so NPS suggests layers and sunscreen[10].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 769 |
| February | 952 |
| March | 2,148 |
| April | 2,873 |
| May | 3,087 |
| June | 2,585 |
| July | 1,534 |
| August | 1,233 |
| September | 2,435 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 605 |
| December | 746 |
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less, in areas where they are allowed[11]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted[11]. A park may restrict pets in additional areas, so check with the park[11].
Before you go
- NPS says entrance fees here are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment[7].
- The America the Beautiful pass is accepted for entrance[6]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[8].
- NPS notes that $3 per person of the $10 fee is a Tribal use fee for the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians[5].
- NPS asks each visitor to carry a minimum of 1 liter of water per visit, since the climate is very dry[10].
- 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 Pipe Spring National Monument?
- NPS lists an entrance fee of $10 per person[5]. All Interagency Passes are accepted according to the NPS note[5].
- What are the hours at Pipe Spring National Monument?
- NPS lists the grounds as open every day from 8:30AM until 4:30PM[9]. It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day[9].
- Can I pay cash at Pipe Spring National Monument?
- NPS says entrance fees are cashless, using cards or mobile payment[7].
- Are dogs allowed at Pipe Spring National Monument?
- Under the national NPS pet rule, pets where allowed must be on a leash of six feet or less, or crated[11]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and the park can close more areas[11].
- How much water should I bring?
- NPS says each person should bring a minimum of 1 liter of water per visit, because the climate is very dry[10].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 24,026, 2022: 23,001, 2023: 24,016, 2024: 24,530, 2025: 18,967. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum). National Park Service
- Pipe Spring 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
- Pipe Spring National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Pipe Spring National Monument are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Visitor Center and Museum - Monument Grounds: Visitor Center, Museum, and Monument open 8:30AM to 4:30PM, 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Listed exceptions: Thanksgiving 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26 (closed);... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Pipe Spring 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