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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.

Physical Address:

Pipe Spring National Monument

Fredonia, AZ 86022

Mailing Address:

Pipe Spring National Monument

HC 65 Box 5

Fredonia, AZ 86022

contact-details

Phone Number: 9286437105 Voice

Email Address: PISP_interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

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.

Entrance Passes

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!

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

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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Directions

Operating Hours:

Visitor Center and Museum - Monument Grounds

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

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

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 1 liter of water per person per visit to Pipe Spring.