Pipe Spring National Monument
Pipe Spring National Monument
When visiting Pipe Spring stop at the Pipe Spring National Monument-Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Visitor Center and Museum. Here you will get your first glimpse at American Indians, Mormon pioneers, plants, animals, and others who have depended on the life-giving water found at this national monument.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: John HiscockPhone Number: 928-643-7105
Entrance Fees: Individual (valid for 7 days): $5; Child: Free
Sights: Winsor Castle; East & West Cabins; the Orchard; Ridge Trail
Important Dates
Established as Park: May 31, 1923By The Numbers
Acres: 40.00Annual Visitation: 50,923 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :36.862500 / -112.729444 (map it)
State: AZ
Nearby Big City: Fredonia, AZ
Gateway Communities: Fredonia, AZ; Colorado City, AZ; Hildale, UT; Kanab, UT; Mount Carmel, UT
Nearby Airports: McCarran Airport (LAS); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
Park Photos
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In Detail
Just For Kids Be a Junior Ranger Stop at the Visitor Center and pick up a Pipe Spring National Monument Scavenger Hunt sheet. Check off each item you see. Find them all and earn a Pipe Spring Junior Ranger badge! ... read more.
Lodging & Dining Lodging Camping The Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians operates a campground 1/4 mile north of the monument. Other campgrounds can be found in Fredonia, Arizona (15 miles east of Pipe Spring) and Kanab, ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Pets While visiting Pipe Spring National Monument you may take your pet with you as long as it is on a leash. Please remain on the sidewalks with your pet. Pets are not allowed in the historic bu ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Operating Hours & Seasons Summer (June through August): Monument grounds and Visitor Center/Museum are open 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours of Winsor Castle are offered on the hour and half hour from 8: ... read more.
Things To Do Things To Do Pipe Spring National Monument-Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Visitor Center and Museum Pipe Spring National Monument and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians recently teamed up and developed ... read more.
Pipe Spring In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
