Explore Monument Valley’s sandstone formations, mesas, and buttes
Use your entry to access Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, where sandstone formations rise 400 to 1,000 feet. Explore mesas, buttes, shrubs, trees, and windblown sand across the valley landscape.
No refunds. Cancellations may be rebooked or transferred to another day.
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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.
Standing 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.
UPDATE: Today's trip was much better - no sandstorm and the photos show the difference. Welcome to "Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii" (Navajo name for Monument Valley), meaning "Valley of the Rocks" or "valley within the rock", also interpreted as "rocks within the white streaks" or "clearing among the rocks," referring to the light-colored sedimentary layers that surround the sandstone buttes. This area is all part of the Navajo Tribal Park and is famous for its spectacular displays of towering sandstone mesas and buttes, stunning landscape and the location of many a Hollywood movie. This iconic western location is where you will find some of the most amazing sandstone rock formations anywhere in the United States. In addition, take the time to learn some of the amazing history of this area and the Diné (Navajo) people. The "Diné" is the name they use for themselves, meaning "the People" and they a Native American tribe primarily located in the Southwestern United States, specifically in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo Nation, their traditional homeland, is the largest tribal land area in the United States. Do not forget to drive the 17-mile looping Valley Drive for a more up close and personal connections with some of Mother’s Natures most phenomenal scenery. During this visit we unfortunately drove into a terrible sandstone, which covered most of the valley and lasted the entire time we were there. Great site.
Thomas B
September 8, 2026
UPDATE: Today's trip was much better - no sandstorm and the photos show the difference. Welcome to "Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii" (Navajo name for Monument Valley), meaning "Valley of the Rocks" or "valley within the rock", also interpreted as "rocks within the white streaks" or "clearing among the rocks," referring to the light-colored sedimentary layers that surround the sandstone buttes. This area is all part of the Navajo Tribal Park and is famous for its spectacular displays of towering sandstone mesas and buttes, stunning landscape and the location of many a Hollywood movie. This iconic western location is where you will find some of the most amazing sandstone rock formations anywhere in the United States. In addition, take the time to learn some of the amazing history of this area and the Diné (Navajo) people. The "Diné" is the name they use for themselves, meaning "the People" and they a Native American tribe primarily located in the Southwestern United States, specifically in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo Nation, their traditional homeland, is the largest tribal land area in the United States. Do not forget to drive the 17-mile looping Valley Drive for a more up close and personal connections with some of Mother’s Natures most phenomenal scenery. During this visit we unfortunately drove into a terrible sandstone, which covered most of the valley and lasted the entire time we were there. Great site.
Thomas B
September 8, 2026
Explore sandstone formations and canyon scenery on Navajo Nation lands