Park Overview
Tuzigoot was named a National Monument in 1939 by Franklin D. Roosevelt. It preserves a 3 story pueblo ruin that sits directly above the Verde River floodplain. The word “Tuzigoot” is an Apache term for “crooked waters,” which came from the nearby Pecks Lake.
Getting to Tuzigoot
Tuzigoot is located in central Arizona, about 30 minutes south west of Sedona. It is in the town of Clarkdale, where there are stores and gas stations, but otherwise the area is pretty remote. It is about 1.5 hours south of Flagstaff and 2 hours north of Phoenix.
Fees & Cancellation Stamp
It cost $10 per adult to enter Tuzigoot and your pass is good for 7 consecutive days. Children up to 15 years old are free. They do accept the America the Beautiful pass.
The cancellation stamp can be found inside the visitor center.
Time Required
You will need about an hour to visit Tuzigoot National Monument. There are a few short walking trails on site, so if you would like to do any of those, add on about another hour.
Things to do
Museum – The museum has a number of items such as ceramics, textiles, and tools that were found during the excavation. The National Park website suggests allowing 20-30 minutes to explore the museum.
Explore the pueblo – Although this pueblo does not have the detailed spaces that other monuments like Walnut Canyon have, make sure you walk around this amazing structure.
Hike – The trails in Tuzigoot take you around the pueblo and down along the Verde River and through the Tavasci Marsh.
Junior Ranger program – They do offer a Junior Ranger program if you or your children are interested!
Last Updated: June 4, 2023
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