Pipe Spring National Monument

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!

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Monument
Park State / Territory MembershipArizona
Current Alerts0
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do0

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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 be considerably cooler; dress in layers and bring plenty of sunscreen. Arizona climate is very dry -- bring at least…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Arizona. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

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.

Friday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Monday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsAstronomyStargazingCampingCar or Front Country CampingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnArts and CraftsHikingFront-Country HikingLiving History

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

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed AddressPipe Spring National Monument, Fredonia, AZ, 86022

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…

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These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.

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