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National Monument · AZ

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!

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Photos

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.

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