Desert oasis fort (Winsor Castle) on the Arizona Strip where perennial spring water supported Ancestral Puebloans, Kaibab Paiute, and 19th-century Mormon ranching. NPS site with visitor center/museum co-managed storytelling with the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians; living-history tours of the fort, orchard, and half-mile trail. Way-station history of the remote Strip between Utah and the Grand Canyon.
Field facts
| Region | Mohave County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.8625, -112.7375 |
| Fort built | ca. 1870–1872 (Winsor Castle) |
| Monument | 1923 |
| Access | Paved AZ-389 west of Fredonia |
| Nearby | Fredonia / Kaibab Paiute Reservation / Grand Canyon North Rim approaches |
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Nearby amenities
- Rec areaPipe Spring National Monument0.2 km away
- TrailheadMoccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite17 km away
- RestroomElephant Cove Staging Area18.9 km away
- ParkingElephant Cove Staging Area19 km away
- Rec areaCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park19.5 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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