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Welcome to Pipe Spring National Monument

American Indians, Mormon pioneers, plants, animals, and others have depended on the life-giving water found at Pipe Spring. Learn about pioneer and Kaibab Paiute life:
-at the Visitor Center and Museum
-on guided tours of an historic fort
-during living history demonstrations
-on self-guided tours of the grounds (historic buildings, farm animals, an orchard, garden, and ½ mile trail).

 
Pipe Spring National Monument - Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Visitor Center and Museum

Pipe Spring National Monument-Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Visitor Center and Museum

When visiting Pipe Spring, your first stop will be the Pipe Spring National Monument-Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Visitor Center and Museum.
This joint center was cooperatively funded and built, and is operated by the National Park Service and the Kaibab Paiute. The center serves as the entry to Pipe Spring National Monument, and provides exhibits about the people and cultures who have lived in this region for centuries. Information is also available on visiting other nearby public lands, including Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument.
Take a virtual tour of the visitor center and museum.

 
Ranger-led tour of Winsor Castle.

Ranger led and Virtual Tours of Winsor Castle

Rangers and volunteers lead tours of the fort at Pipe Spring, called Winsor Castle, every half hour throughout the day. Built by Mormon pioneers in the 1870s, Winsor Castle was the headquarters of a tithing ranch, operated by the Mormon Church.

Come along on a virtual tour of Winsor Castle.

 
Blacksmithing demonstration at Pipe Spring National Monument.

Demonstrations, Talks and Walks

Daily demonstrations and talks are offered during the summer months (June-September). Get a good feel for life at Pipe Spring by attending a ranger guided walk, talk, or demonstrations of pioneer or Indian crafts and lifeways.

Click here for programs offered during National Park week - April 17-25

 
This device helped people communicate during the 1800s.

Cultural History Mystery

What's your history IQ?  Pipe Spring has many objects used by American Indians and pioneers of the past. Test your knowledge in our Cultural History Mystery. See if you know what the items are, what they were used for, and who used them. Check your answers to see how much you know.
 

Write to

Pipe Spring National Monument
HC 65 Box 5
Fredonia, Arizona 86022

Phone

Main office
(928) 643-7105

Climate

Summer: Daytime highs in the mid to upper 90's F (38 C) and night time lows near 70 F (16 C). Late 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.
Communities Surrounding Pipe Spring National Monument
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Fredonia, AZ (16 min. ) Pop. 1,036
Colorado City, AZ (21 min. ) Pop. 3,334
Hildale, UT (24 min. ) Pop. 1,895
Kanab, UT (25 min. ) Pop. 3,564
Mount Carmel, UT (49 min. )
 Orderville, UT (51 min. ) Pop. 596
Glendale, UT (56 min. ) Pop. 355
Virgin, UT (59 min. ) Pop. 394
Rockville, UT (1 hr.  11 min. ) Pop. 247
Springdale, UT (1 hr.  14 min. ) Pop. 457