Good to know
- Tickets
- The monument charges a per-person entry fee, covered by the America the Beautiful pass. It also covers Montezuma Castle. Check nps.gov for current rates.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour for the pueblo trail and museum.
- Best time
- October to April for mild weather. Summer afternoons are very hot.
- Getting there
- Clarkdale is about 5 minutes away and Sedona about 30 minutes. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 2 hours away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Tuzigoot National Monument questions
What does Tuzigoot mean?
It is an Apache word often translated as crooked water, likely referring to nearby Peck's Lake.
Who lived at Tuzigoot?
The Sinagua people built and lived in the pueblo. Hopi and Yavapai-Apache communities today have cultural ties to the site.
Is Tuzigoot worth visiting?
Yes, it is a short, easy stop with wide views. It pairs well with Montezuma Castle and Jerome on a Verde Valley day trip.
