Montezuma Castle is a set of cliff dwellings built high into a limestone cliff above Beaver Creek, centuries ago. It sits right off Interstate 17, so it is an easy stop on the way to Sedona, Jerome or the Grand Canyon.
Back to the estate| Montezuma Castle | |
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| Location | About 90 miles north of Phoenix, off I-17 |
| Hours | Generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; later in summer |
| Closed | Christmas Day |
| Fee | For visitors 16 and older; check NPS for the amount |
Hours and fees from the National Park Service and Recreation.gov, checked October 2026. Fees for non-residents changed in January 2026.
Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply.
See also Out of Africa Wildlife Park.
About 90 miles north, off Interstate 17.
Yes, for visitors 16 and older. Check the National Park Service page for the current amount.
About an hour for the walk and the visitor center.
Visitor details from the National Park Service and Recreation.gov, checked October 2026. Paradise Reserve is not affiliated with the NPS.
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