Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Overview of Canyon de Chelly
Canyon de Chelly National Monument offers visitors the opportunity to learn about Southwestern Indian history from the earliest Anaszai basketmakers to the Navajo Indians who live and farm here today. Watch the video to see points of interest. Its primary attractions are ruins of Indian villages built between 350 and 1300 AD at the base of sheer red cliffs and in canyon wall caves.
Seasons / Hours
Canyon de Chelly National Monument is open year-round, but some of the inner canyons are impassable in winter and at certain other times of the year.
Rates & Fees
There is no fee to visit Canyon de Chelly National Monument! Feel free to visit the overlooks or hike the White House Trail on your own.
BACKCOUNTRY PERMITS & COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND: The Navajo Parks and Recreation Department (NPRD) issues backcountry permits and manages the Cottonwood Campground. The NPRD office at entrance of the campground collects fees for backcountry permits and camping. Call 928-674-2106 for more information.
CANYON TOURS: Local private companies offer canyon tours along the canyon floor by hiking, horseback or vehicle. Tour operators must be contacted directly for rates and reservations. For a current listing of operators, contact the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department at 928-674-2106.
SPECIAL USE PERMITS: Special events such as weddings, large group events, and commercial filming or photography require a Special Use Permit that may include fees, liability insurance, security bond and even compliance clearance.
Articles About the Park
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, October to April; 8 am to 6 pm, May to September.
Visitor Center museum has regional books and cultural demonstrations, local artist exhibits and ranger-staffed information desk available.
Meals are served at Thunderbird Lodge in the Monument, but no food or supplies are available in the Monument. Food and supplies, motels, gasoline, and other services are available 3 miles west in Chinle, AZ.
The Visitor Center, parking area, rest rooms and some overlook areas are accessible.
Ranger-conducted activities are generally available every day May through September. These activities include morning coffee at the Visitor Center Hogan for orientation, daily canyon hikes, natural history programs at Junction Overlook and campfire programs at the Campground Amphitheater.
This area remains the home of the Navajo people who celebrate Navajo Day every Saturday, May through September, with activities relating to Navajo history and culture.
Rules, Regulations, Precautions
- Federal regulations prohibit entering the canyons without a park ranger or authorized guide with permit.
- It is unlawful to enter any ruin of an archaeological site, or to deface, disturb or destroy any natural feature or artifact.
- Alcohol consumption or possession is prohibited in the park and on the Navajo reservation.
- GPS units and cell phone services are unreliable throughout the Navajo Nation.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Chinle, Arizona 86503
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Overview of Canyon de Chelly
Canyon de Chelly National Monument offers visitors the opportunity to learn about Southwestern Indian history from the earliest Anaszai basketmakers to the Navajo Indians who live and farm here today. Watch the video to see points of interest. Its primary attractions are ruins of Indian villages built between 350 and 1300 AD at the base of sheer red cliffs and in canyon wall caves.
Seasons / Hours
Canyon de Chelly National Monument is open year-round, but some of the inner canyons are impassable in winter and at certain other times of the year.
Rates & Fees
There is no fee to visit Canyon de Chelly National Monument! Feel free to visit the overlooks or hike the White House Trail on your own.
BACKCOUNTRY PERMITS & COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND: The Navajo Parks and Recreation Department (NPRD) issues backcountry permits and manages the Cottonwood Campground. The NPRD office at entrance of the campground collects fees for backcountry permits and camping. Call 928-674-2106 for more information.
CANYON TOURS: Local private companies offer canyon tours along the canyon floor by hiking, horseback or vehicle. Tour operators must be contacted directly for rates and reservations. For a current listing of operators, contact the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department at 928-674-2106.
SPECIAL USE PERMITS: Special events such as weddings, large group events, and commercial filming or photography require a Special Use Permit that may include fees, liability insurance, security bond and even compliance clearance.
Articles About the Park
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, October to April; 8 am to 6 pm, May to September.
Visitor Center museum has regional books and cultural demonstrations, local artist exhibits and ranger-staffed information desk available.
Meals are served at Thunderbird Lodge in the Monument, but no food or supplies are available in the Monument. Food and supplies, motels, gasoline, and other services are available 3 miles west in Chinle, AZ.
The Visitor Center, parking area, rest rooms and some overlook areas are accessible.
Ranger-conducted activities are generally available every day May through September. These activities include morning coffee at the Visitor Center Hogan for orientation, daily canyon hikes, natural history programs at Junction Overlook and campfire programs at the Campground Amphitheater.
This area remains the home of the Navajo people who celebrate Navajo Day every Saturday, May through September, with activities relating to Navajo history and culture.
Rules, Regulations, Precautions
- Federal regulations prohibit entering the canyons without a park ranger or authorized guide with permit.
- It is unlawful to enter any ruin of an archaeological site, or to deface, disturb or destroy any natural feature or artifact.
- Alcohol consumption or possession is prohibited in the park and on the Navajo reservation.
- GPS units and cell phone services are unreliable throughout the Navajo Nation.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Chinle, Arizona 86503
Related DesertUSA Pages
- How to Turn Your Smartphone into a Survival Tool
- 26 Tips for Surviving in the Desert
- Death by GPS
- 7 Smartphone Apps to Improve Your Camping Experience
- Maps Parks and More
- Desert Survival Skills
- How to Keep Ice Cold in the Desert
- Desert Rocks, Minerals & Geology Index
- Preparing an Emergency Survival Kit
- Get the Best Hotel and Motel Rates
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