Iconic five-story Southern Sinagua cliff dwelling (~20 rooms) set ~90 ft up a limestone alcove above Beaver Creek in the Verde Valley—one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America. Early Antiquities Act monument (1906). Interior closed since 1951; paved overlook trail and museum. Separate Montezuma Well unit is already proposed elsewhere.
Field facts
| Region | Yavapai County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.6111, -111.8367 |
| Era | ca. 1125–1395 CE |
| Established | 1906 (TR Antiquities Act cohort) |
| Access | Paved, I-17 exit 289 near Camp Verde |
| Nearby | Montezuma Well / Camp Verde / Jerome |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaMontezuma Castle National Monument2.4 km away
- CampgroundClear Creek Campground (AZ)12.5 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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