Good to know
- Tickets
- The monument charges a per-person entry fee, covered by the America the Beautiful pass. It also covers Tuzigoot. Check nps.gov for current rates.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour for the loop trail and museum; add an hour for Montezuma Well.
- Best time
- October to April for mild weather. Summer afternoons are very hot.
- Getting there
- Camp Verde is about 10 minutes away. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 1.5 hours away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Montezuma Castle National Monument questions
Can you go inside Montezuma Castle?
No. Visitor access inside ended in 1951 to protect the fragile structure. You view it from the trail below.
Who built Montezuma Castle?
The Sinagua people built it around 1100 to 1300 CE. Hopi, Yavapai and Apache communities today have ties to the site.
Is Montezuma Well part of Montezuma Castle?
Yes, it is a separate unit about 15 minutes away. It is a natural limestone sinkhole with cliff dwellings and has no entrance fee.
