Parks : Pipe Spring National Monument

Pipe Spring National Monument 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. Ancient Indians hunted, grew crops, and gathered plants near the springs for at least 1000 years.

Pipe Spring was discovered and named in 1858 by the LDS missionary expedition led by Jacob Hamblin.  Mormon settlers brought cattle to the area in the 1860’s, and later a fort was built over the main spring.  Piute Indians continued to live in the area although their lifestyle was greatly affected, and by 1907 the Kaibab Piute Indian Reservation was established, surrounding the Pipe Spring Ranch.  In 1923 the Ranch was purchased and set aside as a National Monument.

At Pipe Spring, you can join a ranger for a 25-minute guided tour of historic Winsor Castle, wander the grounds and other buildings, check out the visitor center and museum, or walk the half-mile trail and enjoy the park’s wildlife.  Summer hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily; winter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Open year-round, except Christmas, New Years Day, and Thanksgiving.

Pipe Spring National Monument, HC 65 Box 5, 406 North Pipe Spring Road, Fredonia, AZ 86022.  Call 928-643-7105 for more information.

Pipe Spring National Monument Map