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.

VISITATION:

Highest visitation occurs March through September.

LOCATION:

Clarkdale, Arizona

ADDRESS:

Tuzigoot National Monument
P.O. Box 219
Camp Verde, AZ 86322

TELEPHONE:

(520) 634-5564

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:

Open 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 CLOTHING:

Summers are generally hot and dry, winters mild.

DIRECTIONS:

Tuzigoot 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, RATES:

The entrance fee is $2.00 per person. Children 16 and younger are free. Golden Eagle Passports are honored.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

Visitor 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 at 11:30 a.m. during summer months, 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 RECOMMENDATIONS:

Allow approximately 45 minutes to one hour for your visit. Wear sturdy walking shoes.

VISITOR IMPACTS:

The 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 ATTRACTIONS:

Tavasci 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 INFORMATION:

Tuzigoot National Monument
P.O. Box 219
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(520) 634-5564

Last Updated:Thursday, 21-May-98 12:27:08
http://www.nps.gov/tuzi/