ARIZONA
NATIONAL
PARKS
Tuzigoot National Monument
VISITATIONHighest visitation occurs March through September.
LOCATIONClarkdale, Arizona
ADDRESSTuzigoot National MonumentP.O. Box 219 Camp Verde, AZ 86322
TELEPHONE(928) 634-5564
OPERATING HOURS, SEASONSOpen Daily. Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Winter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Christmas day.
CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHINGSummers are generally hot and dry, winters mild.
DIRECTIONSTuzigoot National Monument is 52 miles south of Flagstaff, Arizona via U.S. Alternate Highway 89A, or 90 miles north of Phoenix. Travel Interstate Highway 17, take Exit 287 and travel west on Highway 260 to Cottonwood. In Cottonwood take Main Street north towards Clarkdale.
FEES, COSTS, RATESThe entrance fee is $2.00 per person. Children 16 and younger are free. Golden Eagle Passports are honored.
FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIESVisitor Center/Exhibits:Tuzigoot National Monument has much to offer. The visitor center is a small, old-style museum with many artifacts on display. It is one of the few museums interpreting ancient Sinaguan culture in Arizona. The Ruins trail loops around the pueblo and allows visitors to closely view the structures.
Trails, Roads:Two trails are found at Tuzigoot-The Ruins Loop trail and the Tavasci Marsh Overlook trail. Both trails are a quarter of a mile in length. Pets must be on a leash to use any of the trails in the monument. Other hiking opportunities can be found in nearby Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Area, on Mingus Mountain, in Oak Creek Canyon, and at Red Rock State Park. Ask a ranger for directions and more information.
Programs/Activities:Talks and guided tours are offered daily depending on available staff. Junior Ranger Program activity guides are provided on request. Visiting school groups may qualify for a fee waiver; contact the monument for details. Guided tours and talks are offered to organized groups by prior arrangements. Off-site interpretive programs are available to schools within Verde Valley during the winter months.
Lodging and Camping Facilities:Hotel accommodations can be found in Cottonwood, Sedona, and Camp Verde. Contact the following groups for information on accommodations:Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce: 520-634-7593 Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce: 520-567-9294 Sedona Chamber of Commerce: 520-282-7722 Tuzigoot has no campgrounds. Camping facilities can be found in nearby state parks, national forests, and private campgrounds.
Food, Supplies:No concessions facilities are available at the monument. Food and supplies can be obtained in Cottonwood located three miles away.
Other Concessions, NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and Opportunities:Southwest Parks and Monuments Association operates a small bookstore in the visitor center.
Accessibility:The visitor center and the Tavasci Marsh Overlook trail are wheelchair accessible. Wheeled vehicles, such as wheelchairs and baby strollers, are not recommended on the Ruins trail.
Special Needs:The trail guide is available in braille, large print, and on tape. These materials are available on request.
BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONSAllow approximately 45 minutes to one hour for your visit. Wear sturdy walking shoes.
VISITOR IMPACTSThe walls in the Tuzigoot ruins are fragile. Climbing or sitting on the walls is prohibited. Visitors are encouraged to stay on the trail for their safety and for the protection of the cultural resources.
ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONSTavasci Marsh: Adjacent to Tuzigoot is Tavasci Marsh, one of the few freshwater marshes found in Arizona. Tavasci Marsh is managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department as a wildlife sanctuary. The marsh is a critically important habitat for birds and other wildlife. Wildlife found in the marsh include beaver, river otter, muskrat, deer, javalina, various fish and amphibians, and a wide variety of birds. For further information contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department at 520-692-7700.Camping and picnicking opportunities are available at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 520-634-5283, located 3 miles south of the park.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTuzigoot National MonumentP.O. Box 219 Camp Verde, AZ 86322 (928) 634-5564 |
Crowning
a
desert
hilltop
is
an
ancient
pueblo.
From
a
roof
top
a
child
scans
the
desert
landscape
for
the
arrival
of
traders,
which
are
due
any
day
now.
What
riches
will
they
bring?
What
stories
will
they
tell?
Will
all
of
them
return?
From
the
top
of
the
Tuzigoot
Pueblo
it
is
easy
to
imagine
such
an
important
moment.
Tuzigoot
is
an
ancient
village
or
pueblo
built
by
a
culture
known
as
the
Sinagua.
The
pueblo
consisted
of
110
rooms
including
second
and
third
story
structures.
The
first
buildings
were
built
around
A.D.
1000.
The
Sinagua
were
agriculturalists
with
trade
connections
that
spanned
hundreds
of
miles.
The
people
left
the
area
around
1400.
The
site
is
currently
comprised
of
42
acres.
