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 Monument
Valley (San Juan County) is south of the San Juan River
and south and west of Mexican Hat. The valley extends
into Arizona as a desert wilderness region of pinnacles,
spires, geologic "mittens" and buttes. Monument Valley
has been the setting for hundreds of commercials, dozens
of movies, and print ads selling everything from herbal
shampoo to designer fashions. The Navajo People continue
to live among the red rock buttes and eroded pillars for
which the valley is famous. Monument Valley is also sacred
to the Navajo Nation or Diné as they refer to themselves.
Any exploration of the valley beyond the scenic drive
must be accompanied by a Navajo Guide. Guided custom and
regularly scheduled excursions through the valley are
available. From Bluff, Utah, Hwy 163 is a scenic journey
to the Tribal Park Headquarters, where Navajo guided tours
may be arranged.
The
park is within the Navajo Indian Reservation near the
town of Goulding. It was established in 1923 as a trading
post.
Visitor
Center Season / Hours - The visitor center is located
one mile east of U.S. Highway 163 on the Utah-Arizona
border.
Open
year-round except Christmas Day
May - September, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
October - April, 8:00 am to 5:00 PM
 Rates
& Fees
$2.50 ages 8-59
$1.00 ages 60 & older
Ages 7 & under free
Facilities
- Guided tours are available by commercial guides
around the area. Click here for a complete list.
A
cafeteria is located in the visitor center. Groceries
and gasoline are available in the nearby city of Goulding.
The
visitor center has a gift shop and various exhibits of
the Navajo culture. The visitor center is handicap accessible.
Lodging
/ Camping - Lodging
is available 24 miles south of the park at Kayenta, AZ.
Mitten
View Campground has 99 camp sites available for a fee
of $10 per site, per night for up to 6 campers in the
summer. Winter fees are $5.00 per site, per night. The
campground is open year-round on a first-come, first-serve
basis. Reservations are taken for group sites for $20.
During
the summer, restrooms, coin-operated showers and a filling/dump
station are available to campers.
Rules
& Regulations
- Campfires
are permitted only at designated campsites and fire
sites.
- No
open fires are permitted in the campground.
- Firewood
gathering is prohibited.
- Permits
are required for camping, hunting, and fishing
- Hiking
and backpacking require permits.
- Backcountry
camping and biking are not allowed in the park.
- Please
ask the Navajo for prior consent before photographing
them or their property.
Mileage
Chart
Monument
Valley Tribal Park
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
PO Box 360289
Monument Valley, UT 84536
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