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National Monument · Arizona

Pipe Spring National Monument

National Monument in Arizona. $10 per person.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Monument
StateArizona
Entrance fee$10 per person
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkZion (35 mi)
Closest airportSGU (44 mi)
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. Photo: NPS Photo/Kait Thomas

Pipe Spring National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Arizona.

In the park service’s words

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!

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: $10 per person. The America the Beautiful pass covers it.

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

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.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
St George Regional Airport (SGU) St George, UT 1 h 10 min (47 mi) 44 Regional
Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) Cedar City, UT 1 h 15 min (60 mi) 61 Regional
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) Grand Canyon - Tusayan, AZ No road route 71 Regional
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) Las Vegas, NV 3 h 50 min (173 mi) 144 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • [Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum](): Daily, 8:30AM - 4:30PM. 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.

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 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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Zion, about 35 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Pipe Spring National Monument?

$10 per person.

Where is Pipe Spring National Monument?

In Arizona. The closest airport with scheduled flights is St George Regional Airport, about 44 miles away.

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