Several exhibits are on the trail also. There's a diorama of what the village probably looked like, and a ranger can often be heard describing the castle and the restoration work that's been done. Some of the original 600 year old timbers have been preserved.

Look at the cliff face and see if you can figure out how people got up there! They had to carry water and everything else up too. I'll bet it was a neat place to live though, and very impressive for the neighbors.

Montezuma Castle is probably best photographed in the mid to late morning. By the time we arrived (2 or 3 in the afternoon) half of the castle was in shadows because it is recessed into the cliff.

There is no camping at the National Monument, but you can camp in the National Forest. There are also campgrounds located nearby, and the town of Camp Verde is only 5 miles away. But if you're heading to the Grand Canyon or Flagstaff, you won't be staying the night. This is a good rest stop between Phoenix and the Canyon.

Here is the National Park Service page for Montezuma Castle National Monument.