§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture.
This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Montezuma Castle: Follow I-17 to exit 289 (90 minutes north of Phoenix, 45 minutes south of Flagstaff). Drive east (through two traffic circles) for approximately 1/2 mile to the blinking red light. Turn left onto Montezuma Castle Road. Montezuma Well: Follow I-17 to exit 293 (north of the exit for Montezuma Castle). Continue through the towns of McGuireville and Rimrock, following the signs for 4 miles to the entrance to the Well.
Weather Notes
Summer: Hot. Temperatures range from 95°F (35°C) to 115°F (46°C). Nighttime temperatures can be much cooler, around 70°F (21°C). From July through September, heavy rains called monsoons are common in the afternoons. Winter: Cool. Highs average around 55°F (13°C); lows may be in the teens (-10°C). Snow is rare, but possible. For detailed information, visit the National Weather Service: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.61151944900047&lon=-111.8389592099997#.Vi_FZX6rSUk
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Entrance - Per Person
This entrance fee covers one adult, aged 16 and over, for entrance to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tod
97°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 12 mph SW
Tue
101°F
Sunny
2 to 14 mph W
Wed
101°F
Sunny
2 to 15 mph SW
Thu
99°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 13 mph S
Jun
98°F
Sunny
1 to 15 mph S
Sat
97°F
Sunny
2 to 17 mph S
Sun
97°F
Sunny
0 to 12 mph S