A glittering sky of stars glows above a historic covered wagon.
The Milky Way glitters above the chuckwagon at Pipe Spring National Monument. The monument has great night sky clarity because it is located inside the first Dark Sky Nation: The Kaibab Indian Reservation. NPS Photo/Kait Thomas

Pipe Spring National Monument

National Monument · Arizona · National Park Service

The rich history of Pipe Spring and its flowing water comes alive as you explore the traditions of the Kaibab Paiute and the Mormon settlers through the museum, historic fort, cabins, and garden. Hike the Ridge Trail to enjoy geologic wonders, plants, and wildlife. Attend living history demonstrations and talks and be sure to visit with our amazing ranch animals!

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking

Camping

Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone
9286437105
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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Things to do

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Archeology · Explorers and Expeditions · Forts · Military · Infantry and Militia · US Army · Indigenous and Native Warrior · Native American Heritage · Religion and Spirituality · Social Movements · Religious Freedom · Tragic Events · Massacres · Murders · Wars and Conflicts · Tribal Conflicts · Westward Expansion · Climate Change · Geology · Groundwater · Aquifers · Freshwater Springs · Night Sky · Astronomy · Trails · Watersheds

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Craft Demonstrations · Cultural Demonstrations · Astronomy · Stargazing · Car or Front Country Camping · Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Hands-On · Arts and Crafts · Front-Country Hiking · Living History · Junior Ranger Program · Park Film · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • A sandstone fort rests between desert scrub in the foreground and a mountain in the distance.
    NPS Photo/Paul Kister
  • A lush garden filled with settler and native crops grows in front of a sandstone fort
    NPS Photo/Paul Kister
  • A red-orange sandstone cabin surrounded by white snow.
    NPS Photo/Evan Cram
  • A large longhorn cattle steer shows off his 6-foot span horns inside a corral.
    NPS Photo/Evan Cram

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12