You can comfortably hit Tuzigoot, Montezuma Well, and Montezuma Castle in a day if you start before noon. We did all three in about 4 hours but we were rushed to finish the last two before they closed at 5:00pm. The first two have some steep walkways but the loops are only 1/3 mile. Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle cost $10 each but, if you plan on seeing other national parks during the year, consider getting the year pass. The Well is always free and is only 4 or 5 miles from the Castle. Tuzigoot is about a 30-45 minute drive from the other two. Take some snacks and water.

Yes. I think it was $10.00 per adult.

we were at Tuzigoot in the fall. we strolled through the guest center and saw everything but did not read everything. we strolled the site, read everything, talked to a ranger and some other travellers. Not rushed. Took plenty of pictures. it was 40 minutes from start to finish based on the time of our photos. we saw people come and go while we were there. honestly i think an hour is more than enough time to do it justice. it's not a big site, but it's a lot of fun.

The lake is difficult to reach, but can be approached from either the Tuzigoot NM side or through a trail at the Dead Horse Ranch State Park. The latter is a better, more scenic route. Either way, the lake is surrounded by thick cattails, precluding views or easy access to water. Dead Horse offers many fine trails, camping, it's own mini fishing lake. The views from Dead Horse toward Tuzigoot at sunset are exquisite. The ruins bathed in gold. Think 7 Cities of Gold. Elfinwoods Warbler