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Tuzigoot National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Tuzigoot National Monument is a unit of the National Park System in Arizona[4]. NPS lists an entrance fee of $10 per person[5], and the monument takes the America the Beautiful pass[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[6].
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 says the monument is open every day except Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and January 1[9]. During regular hours, vehicles can enter until 4:45 pm[9]. In 2025, March was the busiest month with 14,286 recreation visits[1]. October 2025 shows 0 visits in the NPS counts[1]. NPS describes summer temperatures from 95°F to 115°F, and says the Pueblo Trail and Marsh Overlook Trail have no shade[10]. From July through September, NPS notes that afternoon monsoon storms with heavy rain happen often, and winters are cooler, with highs around 55°F[10].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 4,328 |
| February | 9,628 |
| March | 14,286 |
| April | 13,389 |
| May | 10,271 |
| June | 6,215 |
| July | 4,954 |
| August | 4,892 |
| September | 7,054 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 4,050 |
| December | 7,406 |
Pets and dogs
The national NPS pet rule says pets must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less, where they are allowed[11]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, though service animals are excepted[11]. NPS lists pets as permitted on both of its things to do, Visit Tuzigoot Pueblo and the BARK Ranger program[12]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park[11].
Before you go
- NPS lists the entrance fee as $10 per person and notes it applies to adults 16 and older and lasts 7 days, shared with Montezuma Castle[5].
- NPS lists an annual park pass for $35, good for one year at both monuments[7].
- The Resident Annual Pass costs $80 and the Senior Annual Pass costs $20, as listed by NPS[8].
- NPS lists one visitor center, the Tuzigoot Visitor Center[3].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official NPS park page before your trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Tuzigoot National Monument?
- NPS lists the entrance fee as $10 per person[5]. The note says it applies to adults 16 and older for 7 days[5].
- Does Tuzigoot accept the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS lists the monument as accepting the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[6]. The Resident Annual Pass costs $80[8].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 124,406, 2022: 116,639, 2023: 102,936, 2024: 108,283, 2025: 86,473. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Tuzigoot Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Tuzigoot 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
- Tuzigoot National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $35. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Tuzigoot National Monument: Tuzigoot National Monument is open every day with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. During regular operating hours, last vehicle entry is at 4:45 pm. Listed exceptions: Closed... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Tuzigoot 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 Tuzigoot National Monument: Visit Tuzigoot Pueblo, Become a Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot BARK Ranger. Pets permitted on 2 of them (Visit Tuzigoot Pueblo, Become a Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot BARK Ranger). National Park Service