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Tuzigoot National Monument


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Where to stay

Hotels/Motels

Tuzigoot National Monument is 65 miles south of Flagstaff, via U.S. Alternate Highway 89, a roadway through scenic Oak Creek Canyon. It is 90 miles north of Phoenix. Take exit 287 and travel west on Highway 260 approximately 14 miles. Click HERE to find places to stay in the area.

Camping & RV Parks

Tuzigoot has no campgrounds. Camping facilities can be found in nearby state parks, national forests, and private campgrounds. Presott National Forest: Mingus Mountain and Potato Patch Campgrounds. Camping and picnicking opportunities are available at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 520-634-5283, located 3 miles south of the park.

Climate

Summers are generally hot and dry,with somewhat mild winters.

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Precautions, Rules, Regulations

It is the visitor's responsibility to know and obey park rules. Regulations are designed for visitors' protection and to protect natural resources.

  • All vehicles, including bicycles, must remain on designated roadways. Always use designated parking areas, never stop in the roadway.
  • Observe posted speed limits; park roads are not designed for speed. Enjoy the scenery safely. Slow down at dawn and dusk and watch for animals.
  • Buckle up. Seat belts are required by law.
  • Do not feed wildlife. Avoid contact with rodents. The white-footed deer mouse is a carrier of hantavirus and prairie dogs can carry plague.
  • Poisonous snakes and insects are common but not aggressive. Keep a safe distance. This is their home and they are protected.
  • All natural resources, animals, plants, and rocks are protected. Look, but do not take.
  • Hunting and the possession of firearms is prohibited within the Monument.
  • Pets are not allowed in buildings, on trails, or tied to fixed objects. They may be exercised in parking areas on a leash. Summer temperatures may be fatal to pets in closed vehicles.

Box 219
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
928-634-5564

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