Tuzigoot National Monument

25 Tuzigoot Rd, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA

Address:	25 Tuzigoot Rd, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
Phone:	+1 928-634-5564
Site:	nps.gov
Rating:	4.4
Working:	8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM

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Reviews 16

Annette Koziol

The parks Department have done an excellent job of preserving and sharing this historical area. Very knowledgeable staff. Im very grateful we have these things preserved to be able to visit and learn of our history. There are interactive informational maps, excavated pottery, tools, clothing, etc. The on site educational building is very well done . Its self guided but the park rangers are on site and really are enthusiastic about this site. They know back history, side notes, etc,and love to share it with you. So impressed by our National Park Service. There is a very small fee, that actually covers two monuments. But its so well worth the experience. It doesnt take alot of time to explore the interior building or the outside self guided, well marked, and very detailed placards. We found ourselves taking in the beauty of the entire surrounding area from the top of the site. Its a gradual incline, but there are steps that can be taken, but dont have to be, to go through the whole site. You can pick your level of experience. When youre coming down, if you stand real still, dozens of little tiny birds will jump out of the low bushes to peck at plant seeds.

Sabine H.

Wenn man als Europäer altertümliche Stätten besucht, ist man einfach Anderes gewohnt. Eintritt 5 $/Person und sehen tut man nur Steinmauern, die ca. 80 cm hoch sind und auch nicht mehr originalbelassen. Bei dem kleinen Museum wird man sich auch nicht lange aufhalten. Der Ausblick vom Turm auf die umliegenden Hügel ist schön, aber den Eintritt nicht wert.

Bill McElroy

The name Tuzigoot is Apache for “Crooked Waters” and the village sat on the ridge that is 120 feet above the valley floor, and thus offered a good defense for the occupants who could see any enemy coming for miles. This reporter for SeniorCitizenLocalWeb has not been back in a few years, but since this is a site that has been there for hundreds of years, I would doubt that it has changed much. Tuzigoot is off of route 89A and 279 near Clarkdale, Arizona and should be part of any trip to Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well, Camp Verde State Historic Park, and Jerome State Historic Park. GPS 34°46′15″N 112°01′34″W which is about 1,000 feet SE of the spot Google Maps shows.

BARBARA Berwick

this was a nice place to visit, nothing fantastic, but still nice. We were told that unlike most sites, this one wasnt ransacked before, so they have quite a few original artifacts in the visitor center. Basically, the place was unearthed during an excavation. They thought there might be something there because of nearby stones. However, some original walls were knocked down and rebuilt, so most of the current walls are not the originals, but are in the original place. we saw Montezumas castle, and well before coming to tuzigoot. definitely the castle is the best, followed by the well and then tuzigoot. there is a beautiful view from the top

Miss Ronnie Lauderdale

+JMJ...This is a must visit monument/park!! Spent my time here walking the well paved walkways which featured very picturesque info boards that gave details about many aspects of the ancient dwellings, the grounds, and the usage of herbs and plant life. Particularly enjoyed the walkway that ended in an area that was a former water-rich wetland. It too had many little placards that described the flora that was not just decorative but had/have medicinal purposes. The walkways are pretty extensive, so one should wear very comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water along. Very lovely way to spend a few hours out in the expansive Verde Valley.

Benjamin J.G. Moore

This hill-top reconstruction of an Ancestral Puebloan ruin was a quick, interesting stop on our road-trip. Within 20 min we walked the steep paved path that allows you to get up close and even inside the reconstructed rooms. Id recommend viewing the ruins and reading the signs along the path before exploring the visitor center. Tuzigoot is an impressive depiction but doesnt exude the same ancient historic charm as the nearby Montezuma Castle. If you only have time for one, Id go to the "castle." For those without an Annual National Parks Pass, the $10/person admission is valid at both Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle monuments.

Nathan Morse

Fascinating, and as close to a Machu Picchu experience as you could have without being in Peru. The discovered rooms are preserved and protected from viewers while giving you a close view. Also, just a view rooms have been reconstructed to help you understand and experience the architecture. Truly enthralling, and the associated little museum had rather informative background about the site.

Linda Hall

If youre looking for a great example of a WPA project from the 1930s, then Tuzigoot is the place for you. It gives you a perspective of the size of pueblo rooms but other than the rock, nothing is authentic. Nice museum, great stop. If youre looking for authentic pueblo dwelling, then head to Montezumas Castle nearby. The drive to both places is incredible amongst thered rocks.

Matt Kester

Interesting piece of history, however the admission is fairly steep for whats there. The museum is small and doesnt contain a whole lot. The ruins themselves could have done with a little more in the way of descriptive signage or visualizations to help understand what took place in them. The high point though is definitely the views of the whole Valley from atop the ruins.

Joseph Logan

It was interesting in the sense that any ruins are interesting. There are some interesting exhibits in the visitors center. I hate to give a national monument less than five stars, but the place did not strike me as any different from other ruins in the area. While I would not travel specifically to visit Tuzigoot, it was a nice stop on the way to Jerome.

Vanessa Glady

Its a little out of the way but well worth the trip. Ive been here many times over the years but still am amazed on the size of pueblo and what it might have looked like at the height of its glory. The land around it is also beautiful. You can see Jerome from this site. The Park Rangers are friendly and knowledgably of the history of the area.

De Anna

This is an ancient that was excavated in the 1930s. Theres not many artifacts but it is interesting to walk around the walls of this hilltop village. Not hugely impressive by itself but worth a stop and also to drive to the Montezuma castle and well nearby which is included with admission fees. Dogs on leashes are welcomed.

Christopher Richey

Theyve absolutely ruined Tuzigoot with restorations so extensive, one has to wonder if any of it is original. Anyone looking for a genuine Indian ruin experience should avoid this disappointing and costly attraction. Montezumas Well in Rimrock will provide you a beautiful, genuine and FREE experience only an hour or so away.

Cale Spolsky

Very beautiful valley that this monument sits in. The natives really had it made while they occupied the land, lush vegetation, flowing streams and a nice field. The monument itself has a massive Pueblo to explore which showed awesome views. The visitor center was awesome and luckily they had a water fill station.

Rich Ochs

This ancient pueblo is well worth visiting. Much more to it than what I thought. The museum is full of the history and display the relics that were found there. And you can walk through an easy paved path around the pueblo. Very interesting! And the views of the Verde valley, Jerome and Clarkdale are awesome.

Melinda Muyargas

Im into historical places, so this place was great. Really nice native ruins. Great for photos. Its $10, which is a decent price considering that fee also covers Montezuma Castle National Monument. You could explore the place pretty well in 30 minutes, as its not too big.