News Release

Montezuma Castle (includes the Montezuma Well Unit) and Tuzigoot National Monuments Announce Fire Restrictions

Date: June 29, 2023
Contact: Lloyd Masayumptewa, [phone] x221

Camp Verde, AZ / Rimrock, AZ / Clarkdale, AZ — Following similar restrictions from surrounding federal, state, and local jurisdictions, the National Park Service sites in Yavapai County - Montezuma Castle (includes the Montezuma Well Unit) and Tuzigoot National Monuments are instating fire restrictions that could affect visitors. Effective Thursday, June 29^th,The following is prohibited:

• Smoking, including Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (E.N.D.S.), except when inside a personal vehicle.
• Any open flame source within the boundaries of the National Park Service without a written permit authorized by the Superintendent or their designee. Includes igniting, building, maintaining a fire of wood / charcoal briquettes. Use of propane fire in designated areas is allowed.