Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Entry
Explore Monument Valley’s sandstone formations, mesas, and buttes
Highlights
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.
- Explore sandstone formations rising 400 to 1,000 feet
- Discover mesas, buttes, shrubs, trees, and windblown sand
- Observe changing light and clouds across the desert landscape
- Respect Navajo Nation rules and tribal beliefs
Important details
- Arrive during park hours: April 1–September 30, 6:00am–7:00pm; October–March 30, 8:00am–4:30pm, with last entry at 2:30pm
- Expect closures at any time due to inclement weather
- Obtain a separate Backcountry Permit before hiking or camping beyond the park on designated trails or campgrounds
- Do not rock climb, fly drones, or scatter cremated human remains on Navajo land
- Carry a valid pass or permit for access to Navajo Nation areas if you are not Navajo
Cancellation Policy
No refunds. Cancellations may be rebooked or transferred to another day.
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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
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.
