National Monument · Arizona

Pipe Spring National Monument

Pipe Spring National Monument is a United States National Monument located in the U.S. state of Arizona, rich with American Indian, early explorer, and Mormon pioneer history. It is 0 mi southwest of Kaibab. This is a site of the National Park Service. 2025 brought 19K visitors.

Photo: NPS photo, Public domain

Visitors in 2025

19K

record 47K in 2016 · National Park Service

Busiest month

May

4.8× January

Where

In Kaibab

2 places to stay in Kaibab

Established

1923

National Park Service

In brief

A national monument, 0 mi southwest of Kaibab

Visits fell 23% in 2025

The National Park Service counted 18,967 visitors in 2025, down from 24,530 the year before. Visitors ↓

Summers are hot

July highs run 94–94°, and about 78 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

Fredonia is the nearest base

Fredonia is 14 miles northeast, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: May and Oct

May and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–78°. When to go ↓

Established in 1923

Pipe Spring National Monument dates from 1923 and is run by National Park Service. About ↓

Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.

When to go

How the year runs

This is the year at Pipe Spring, in visitors and weather.

Jan49° / 25°615

Feb53° / 28°984

Mar61° / 33°2K

Apr68° / 38°2.8K

May78° / 46°3K

Jun89° / 55°2.9K

Jul94° / 62°2K

Aug92° / 61°1.7K

Sep85° / 53°2.7K

Oct72° / 42°2K

Nov59° / 31°1K

Dec47° / 24°767

Bars: average monthly visitors, 2022–2025. Line: the typical afternoon high. Green months are mild and quieter than average. Visitors: National Park Service visitor use statistics, recreation visits. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Kaibab. Kaibab’s full climate →

About

Pipe Spring National Monument

Pipe Spring National Monument is a United States National Monument located in the U.S. state of Arizona, rich with American Indian, early explorer, and Mormon pioneer history. Administered by the National Park Service, Pipe Spring was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and the boundaries of the Pipe Spring National Monument Historic District (a portion of the monument) were expanded in October 2000.

Type: National Monument
Established: 1923
Area: 63 square miles
Elevation: 4,961 ft
Run by: National Park Service
Listed: National Register of Historic Places (1966) · International Dark Sky Park (2021)
Wikipedia readers: 5.8K a year
Official site: nps.gov/pisp

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.

Plan your visit

How to visit

AddressPipe Spring National Monument, Fredonia, AZ 86022(928) 643-7105

Hours8:30am - 4:30pmVisitor Center, Museum, and Monument open 8:30AM to 4:30PM, 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Entrance fees

Per Person$10

Getting therePipe Spring National Monument is located 15 miles west of Fredonia, AZ and 45 miles east of Hurricane, UT. 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…

National Park Service. Check the park’s site for closures and alerts.

Where to stay

Staying near Pipe Spring National Monument

The nearest towns with places to stay are Kanab (43) and Hildale (12).

Visitor centerHighways12Places to stay in town

In town

Kaibab

2 places to stay · 1 campground · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

105 people

25 min drive

Kanab

43 places to stay · 19 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks

5,332 people

17 mi northeast of Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum · 17 mi to the park

25 min drive

Hildale

12 places to stay · 2 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds

1,319 people

18 mi northwest of Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum · 18 mi to the park

40 min drive

Springdale

32 places to stay · 14 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds

602 people · 26% vacation homes

27 mi northwest of Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum · 26 mi to the park

Compare 8 towns

Town	From the visitor center	Drive	Places to stay	People	Typical home	Safety
Kaibab	in town	—	2 1 campground · 1 RV park	105	$114K	—
Kanab	17 mi northeast	25 min	43 19 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks	5,332	$457K	B⁺
Hildale	18 mi northwest	25 min	12 2 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds	1,319	$379K	C⁺
Springdale 26% vacation homes	27 mi northwest	40 min	32 14 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds	602	$867K	—
Fredonia	14 mi northeast	20 min	5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks	1,290	$266K	A⁺
Orderville	27 mi north	40 min	12 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park	602	$368K	—
Rockville	26 mi northwest	40 min	8 1 hotel · 7 inns & B&Bs	225	$492K	—
Colorado City	16 mi northwest	25 min	2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park	3,484	—	C⁻

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center

SGUSt George Regional44 mi

CDCCedar City Regional61 mi

GCNGrand Canyon National Park71 mi

LASHarry Reid · major hub145 mi

Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · roads: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · park boundary: National Park Service · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Pipe Spring Visitor Center and Cultural Museum; drive times are estimates.

Make a day of it

Also near Pipe Spring

You can reach each of these within 70 miles.

Big draw127 mi National ParkZion National Park5.0M visitors a year

Big draw69 mi LakeLake Powell

Big draw62 mi National ParkBryce Canyon National Park2.0M visitors a year

Big draw65 mi National ParkGrand Canyon National Park4.4M visitors a year

30 mi MountainAngels Landing

69 mi DamGlen Canyon Dam

42 mi WaterfallHavasu Falls

226 mi Canyon & gorgeZion Canyon

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons

Photo credits

Zion National Park: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Powell: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Bryce Canyon National Park: Luca Galuzzi (Lucag), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Grand Canyon National Park: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) Photo portfolio, CC BY 3.0 · Angels Landing: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca · Glen Canyon Dam: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Havasu Falls: Gonzo fan2007, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Zion Canyon: No machine-readable author provided. Antilived assumed (based on copyright claim, CC BY-SA 3.0

Visitors

The 2025 count: 18,967

Years run from 2016 on the left to 2025 on the right.

Every full year the Park Service has counted. 2020 (gold) was the pandemic year. Green is the record (2016). National Park Service visitor use statistics, recreation visits by calendar year.

Common questions

Planning a visit to Pipe Spring

What town is Pipe Spring National Monument near?

Kaibab, AZ, about 0 miles northeast.

When is the best time to visit Pipe Spring National Monument?

May and October, with highs of 72–78°. May is the busiest month (about 2,954 visitors).

How many people visit Pipe Spring National Monument each year?

18,967 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 46,710, set in 2016.

What is the closest airport to Pipe Spring National Monument?

St George Regional (SGU), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is Harry Reid (LAS), about 145 miles.

Where should I stay near Pipe Spring National Monument?

Kanab (17 mi, 43 places to stay), Hildale (18 mi, 12 places to stay) and Springdale (27 mi, 32 places to stay).

From locals

Local tips in Kaibab

Questions and tips go in Kaibab’s Town Square.

When do you go to beat the crowds at Pipe Spring? Where do you eat after a visit to Pipe Spring? Is Pipe Spring worth it with small kids? What do visitors to Pipe Spring usually miss?

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.