Pipe Spring National Monument

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A glittering sky of stars glows above a historic covered wagon.
The Milky Way glitters above the chuckwagon at Pipe Spring National Monument. The monument has great night sky clarity because it is located inside the first Dark Sky Nation: The Kaibab Indian Reservation.
A sandstone fort rests between desert scrub in the foreground and a mountain in the distance.
Winsor Castle, constructed in 1870-72, is surrounded by the harsh beauty of Utah and Arizona's canyon country.
A lush garden filled with settler and native crops grows in front of a sandstone fort
Pipe Spring maintains a living history garden that grows settler and native crops as they would have grown in the 1870s. In the fall, visitors may harvest free fruit and veggies.
A red-orange sandstone cabin surrounded by white snow.
Wintertime showcases a stark peace and stillness at the historic buildings. Pictured here, West Cabin sticks out after a snowstorm.
A large longhorn cattle steer shows off his 6-foot span horns inside a corral.
Whitmore and Tess, two Texas Longhorns, greet visitors. Longhorns were brought to Pipe Spring in the 1860s.
Photos: National Park Service

About Pipe Spring National Monument

The rich history of Pipe Spring and its flowing water comes alive as you explore the traditions of the Kaibab Paiute and the Mormon settlers through the museum, historic fort, cabins, and garden. Hike the Ridge Trail to enjoy geologic wonders, plants, and wildlife. Attend living history demonstrations and talks and be sure to visit with our amazing ranch animals!

Quick Facts

State Arizona
Designation National Monument
State Code AZ
Weather Weather is hot in summer and cold in winter. Expect summer highs to be 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter highs to be 30-50 degrees. Early morning and late afternoon can…

Location & Map

Pipe Spring National Monument is located in Arizona.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person $10.00

There is a $10 fee per person 16 years of age and older. Children under 15 enter for free. This fee includes a $3/person Tribal use fee to the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. All Interagency Passes are accepted.

Operating Hours

Visitor Center, Museum, and Monument open 8:30AM to 4:30PM, 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Wednesday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Monday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Cultural Demonstrations Astronomy Stargazing Camping Car or Front Country Camping Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Arts and Crafts Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Junior Ranger Program Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

Pipe Spring National Monument is located 15 miles west of Fredonia, AZ and 45 miles east of Hurricane, UT. From Interstate 15, turn onto Utah State Route 9 in Hurricane, Utah. Take Utah State Route 59 east out of Hurricane. This road turns into Arizona State Route 389 at the state line. Pipe Spring is 45 miles east of Hurricane. From Utah Highway 89 and 89A, turn onto Arizona State Route 389 in Fredonia, Arizona. Pipe Spring is 15 miles west of Fredonia.

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Contact & Address

Address Pipe Spring National Monument, Fredonia, AZ, 86022
Phone 9286437105
Email pipespring_info@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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Visitor Centers

Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum

The Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum provides access to an information desk, bookstore, and exhibit hall that documents Paiute Indian and Mormon settler…

Hours: Open 7 days a week. In winter (mid-October to mid-May) monument grounds and the Visitor Center/Museum are open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer hours (mid-May to mid-October), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours of Winsor Castle are offered regularly throughout the day. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.

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