Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Entry
Explore Monument Valley's sandstone formations, mesas, and buttes
Highlights
Explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park's sandstone formations, mesas, buttes, and desert terrain. Plan your visit around seasonal hours and Navajo Nation access rules.
- Discover sandstone formations rising 400 to 1,000 feet
- Take in views of mesas, buttes, shrubs, trees, and windblown sand
- Explore the valley's broad desert landscape and rock pinnacles
- Observe how sunlight can accent the park's sandstone formations
Know before you go
- Visit during seasonal park hours: April 1–September 30, 6:00am–7:00pm; October–March 30, 8:00am–4:30pm, last entry 2:30pm
- Expect weather-related park closures at any time
- Obtain a backcountry permit before hiking or camping beyond the park; unauthorized activity may result in additional fees and fines
- Keep drones off Navajo Nation land
- Do not climb monuments or rock climb on Navajo land
- Do not scatter cremated human remains on tribal lands
- Access Navajo Nation areas only with a valid pass or permit
Cancellation Policy
No refunds. Cancellations may be rebooked or transferred to another day.
FAQs
Bring a valid photo ID and your ticket. A printed confirmation email is highly recommended, as phone access may be difficult depending on cellular service.
The Monument Valley Park Loop Road has rough terrain and deep sand dunes. A 4x4 vehicle or equivalent is requested.
The Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Navajo Nation Family Day, New Year's Day, and Christmas Day.
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
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Monument Valley
Admission includedStanding at the edge of Monument Valley, the scale of the landscape takes a moment to absorb. Rust-red mesas rise hundreds of feet from the desert floor, their shadows shifting slowly across the sand as the sun moves overhead. This is Navajo Nation land, and Monument Valley carries that history in every stratum of stone. The air is dry and still, and the silence here feels earned.