Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

  Summertime highs at Pipe Spring National Monument ordinarily tend to be in the 90's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Pipe Spring National Monument. But wait, there's more to do close to Pipe Spring National Monument. Comfort Inn Kanab is a wonderful place to get some rest, and there are other sites here than Pipe Spring National Monument, for example Rock Canyon Reservoir. Pipe Spring National Monument has wonderful nature scenery for you to take pleasure
    in.
Near Pipe Spring National Monument you locate great places like Lost Spring Wash, and a pleasant visit to Red Sands is a splendid way to spend an afternoon. Fun activities are plentiful; there's always something for the whole family to take pleasure in. At Pipe Spring National
Monument you always meet someone from Fredonia; camping is available at Kanab RV Corral.
Pipe Spring National Monument has a wealth of natural beauty; it's a spot that everyone loves. If you need a site to stay Best Western Red Hills is a nice choice, and why not camp at Hitch-n-post while you're here at Pipe Spring National Monument. Pipe Spring National Monument is a common spot to spend time for people from Fredonia.
Pipe Spring National Monument is ordinarily a reasonably dried out site; the month with most of the rain is August while June is commonly
 
    in.
Near Pipe Spring National Monument you locate great places like Lost Spring Wash, and a pleasant visit to Red Sands is a splendid way to spend an afternoon. Fun activities are plentiful; there's always something for the whole family to take pleasure in. At Pipe Spring National
Monument you find loads of outdoors recreation, so you could have a good time while here.
Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always take a look at nearby Spooks Knoll Reservoir, and needless to say, this is a good neighborhood for people who like lakes, Pratt Reservoir is a lake around here. This place, Pipe Spring National Monument, it truly has so much outdoors exciting stuff. Pipe Spring National Monument is nice enough to spend more than a day at, Paria Canyon Adventure Ranch / Campground and Hostel is a nice local campground, and
 
if you need a place to stay Holiday Inn Express Kanab (At Coral Cliffs), Ut is a delightful choice. While you're here at Pipe Spring National Monument you can play some golf at Coral Cliffs Golf Course, and dry warm beds await you at Rodeway Inn Kanab.
Not far from Pipe Spring National Monument, you'll find Little Reservoir which is a pretty lake; there's some out of the ordinary stuff to spot at Fredonia Dam in the vicinity of Pipe Spring National Monument. Pipe Spring National Monument is a pleasant spot for a spree when you have got to spend some time in nature.
A nice nearby hotel is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites KANAB, and a tremendous place to camp here at Pipe Spring National Monument is Utah Trails Resort. Cowboy Butte is a peak you can spot from Pipe Spring National Monument; almost certainly you're looking for close by lakes? Sure, Spencer Number Two Reservoir is just a very short distance away.

Pipe Spring National Monument, a little known gem of the National Park System, is rich with American Indian, early explorer and Mormon pioneer history. The water of Pipe Spring has made it possible for plants, animals, and people to live in this dry, desert region. Ancestral Puebloans and Kaibab Paiute Indians gathered grass seeds, hunted animals, and raised crops near the springs for at least 1,000 years. In the 1860s Mormon pioneers brought cattle to the area and by 1872 a fort was built over the main spring. The fort, called 'Winsor Castle' after the first ranch manager, was built by the Mormon Church to be the headquarters of a large cattle ranching operation. This isolated outpost served as a way station for people traveling across the Arizona Strip, that part of Arizona separated from the rest of the state by the Grand Canyon. It also served as a refuge for polygamist wives during the 1880's and 1890's. Although their way of life was greatly impacted, the Paiute Indians continued to live in the area and by 1907 the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation was established, surrounding the privately owned Pipe Spring ranch. In 1923 the Pipe Spring ranch was purchased and set aside as a national monument. Today a visitor center, tours of Winsor Castle, summer 'living history' demonstrations, an orchard and garden, and a half-mile trail offer a glimpse of American Indian and pioneer life in the Old West.

    

CONTACTS

Email - PISP_Interpretation@nps.gov

Fax- 928-643-7583

Write to
HC 65 Box 5
401 North Pipe Spring Road
Fredonia, AZ 86022

Phone
Offices - 928-643-7105
Visitor Information - 928-643-7151

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
NOTE: Pipe Spring National Monument is on Mountain Standard Time all year.

Summer (June through September): Monument grounds and Visitor Center are open 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours of Winsor Castle are offered on the hour and half hour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Winter (September through May): Monument grounds and Visitor Center are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours of Winsor Castle are offered on the hour and half hour from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.

Getting There
PLANE - McCarran Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada is 3.5 hours west of Pipe Spring. The Salt Lake International Airport is 6 hours north of Pipe Spring.

CAR - 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 east of Fredonia.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Bus and shuttle transportation are available from Las Vegas to St. George, Utah. From St. George follow the By Car directions from Interstate 15.

Weather & Climate
Summer: Daytime highs in the mid to upper 90's F (38 C) and night time lows near 70 F (16 C). Summer afternoons often bring sudden thunderstorms, so an umbrella or rain gear could be helpful.

Winter: Daytime highs around 40 F (4 C), and night time lows near 20 F (-7 C). Occasional snow.

Accessibility
The Visitor Center and gift shop are accessible to wheelchairs. An accessible restroom is located in the Visitor Center. Paved sidewalks lead to all the historic structures and the orchard. Interiors of the historic structures are not wheelchair accessible.

A written tour guide for the Winsor Castle tour is available at the Visitor Center or Winsor Castle for the hearing or mobility impaired.

Getting Around
Pipe Spring National Monument is a 'walk-in park'. The Visitor Center is located 150 yards from the historic structures, garden, and orchard.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
INDIVIDUAL
$3.00 for 7 Days
16 and under are admitted free.

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
PIPE SPRING NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year
Phone - 928-643-7151
Location - The Visitor Center at Pipe Spring National Monument is found at the entrance to the Monument.
Closures - Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.
Exhibits - The Pipe Spring Visitor Center offers exhibits on pioneer and Indian lifestyles, the development and use of Pipe Spring by American Indian groups and Mormon settlers, and a short introductory video.
Available Facilities - The restrooms are located in the Visitor Center complex as well as a bookstore/giftshop operated by the non-profit Zion Natural History Association.


User input for Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona:
Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Review Guidelines




 

Current weather conditions at Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona
WXPort

Local climate location: COLORADO CITY 4 miles away



Find a Business in or near Pipe Spring National Monument
Business TypeOR
Business Name

OTHER_INFO
  Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.95
Longitude: -112.53

Arizona Public Lands
Complete list of all Public Lands in Arizona

Outdoors Recreation Near St. George, Utah
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of St. George, Utah, the metro area neareast to Pipe Spring National Monument. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.

Books about about Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona
Books available from Amazon.com about Pipe Spring National Monument.


Arizona Outdoors Index

Campgrounds Near or in Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

Paddling Rivers Near or in Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

Other National Parks Near Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

Trails Near or in Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

Hotels Near or in Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

Lakes Near or in Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

Beaches Near or in Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

Golf Courses Near or in Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

Ski Areas Near or in Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona

 

 
Holiday Inn Express Kanab (At Coral Cliffs), Ut, Kanab
CLICK_ABOVE
5.2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites KANAB, Kanab
CLICK_ABOVE
5.2 miles away
Comfort Inn Kanab, Kanab
CLICK_ABOVE
5.3 miles away
Rodeway Inn Kanab, Kanab
CLICK_ABOVE
5.4 miles away
Best Western Red Hills, Kanab
CLICK_ABOVE
5.4 miles away
Aikens Lodge, Kanab
CLICK_ABOVE
5.4 miles away
Clarion Collection Victorian Charm Inn, Kanab
CLICK_ABOVE
5.6 miles away
Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, Mount Carmel Junction
CLICK_ABOVE
18.4 miles away
Village of Many Nations, Mount Carmel Junction
CLICK_ABOVE
18.9 miles away
Smith Hotel Bed and Breakfast, Glendale
CLICK_ABOVE
21.7 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions. Pictures of park and text about park by the US National Park Service. Operating hours and fees are valid at the date of publishing and are subject to change, please contact park directly for current information.