Pipe Spring National Monument
Fredonia, AZ
A spring-fed oasis on the Arizona Strip with an 1870s stone fort built by Mormon ranchers and a museum on Kaibab Paiute history. Ranger-led tours of the fort run most days; allow an hour.
Pipe Spring National Monument lies near Fredonia in Mohave County, Arizona, on the Arizona Strip, the stretch of land cut off from the rest of the state by the Grand Canyon. According to Lonely Planet the spring was vital water for plants, animals and several peoples: Ancestral Puebloans, Paiute and later Mormon settlers. By 1872 a protective fort known as Winsor Castle had been built over the spring. Constructed after a raid in 1866 during the Black Hawk War, it was never attacked; in 1873 Brigham Young bought the fort and ranch for the church and hired Anson Perry Winsor.
The monument was established in 1923 as a memorial to pioneer life in the West. Today you can see cabins, corrals, an orchard, ponds and a garden. The visitor center, run with the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, has a museum on the history of the Paiute and the settlers. In summer there are demonstrations by rangers and volunteers in period clothing.
Tours of Winsor Castle run daily, and a loop trail of about half a mile (0.8 km) rounds out the visit. Check hours and tours beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Fredonia, AZ
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.8625, -112.7370
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Kaibab Paiute Tribe RV Park & CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Pipe Spring National Monument · 64 pitchesTents
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- WheelInn RV ParkMotorhome stopover13 mi from Pipe Spring National MonumentMotorhomes
- Zion Glamping AdventuresCampsite16 mi from Pipe Spring National MonumentTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Kanab RV CorralMotorhome stopover17 mi from Pipe Spring National MonumentMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Best Friends RV ParkMotorhome stopover20 mi from Pipe Spring National Monument · 18 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Pipe Spring National Monument?
Pipe Spring National Monument is in Fredonia, AZ, at GPS 36.8625, -112.7370. It is about 12 mi from Coral Pink Sand Dunes.
Can you camp near Pipe Spring National Monument?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kaibab Paiute Tribe RV Park & Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pipe Spring National Monument?
Pipe Spring National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Grand Canyon North Rim and Marble Canyon: Kanab to Page.
What is there to see near Pipe Spring National Monument?
Places worth a stop nearby: Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park (12 mi), Moqui Cave (20 mi), Watchman Campground (27 mi) and Zion National Park (34 mi).
When is the best time to visit Pipe Spring National Monument?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)