Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

OPEN!

Although the MVTP is open, please keep in mind that there is an active mask mandate on the Navajo Nation. Masks are required for both visitors and residents. Parks across the Navajo Nation is limited to a 50% capacity at this time. To ensure you are able to visit, please make reservations with a tour guide prior to visiting the Navajo Nation. Walk-in’s may not be available.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park (Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, meaning Valley of the Rocks), is one of the centerpieces of beauty on Navajoland and is one of the world’s most recognized landscapes.

Beautiful red sandstones push skyward (400 to 1,000 feet) from the vast expanse of desert floor, creating a striking set of formations that stand together against an umbrella of blue skies. This enchanting earthscape is so inspiring and magnificent that it is one of the most photographed sites in America – and has become synonymous with our vision of the great southwest.

QUICK FACTS 

1. In 1849, the first United States militia to explore the area were disgusted by the scenery. The valley was “as desolate and repulsive-looking a country as can be imagined,” Capt. John G. Walker wrote in Executive Documents printed by order of the United States Senate.
2. In the 1930s, John Ford started filming Westernized movies here, launching the landscape into international fame.
3. The size of the park is 91,696 acres in Utah/Arizona and is at an elevation of 5,564 feet above sea level.
4. There is a 17-mile loop road that takes tourists around the park. Additionally, the park has two trails for hiking and 11 lookout points.

Activities:             

PARK ENTRANCE RATES

Per Vehicle Pass: $20 per non-commercial vehicle up to 4 people ($6 each additional passenger)

Per Individual Pass: $10 per walk-in, bicycle, or motorcycle

Commercial Pass: (based on capacity of vehicle): 1-4 Passengers: $35 (additional $6 each)

Note: General Admission Passes do not include Backcountry Permits. If you wish to hike and/or camp beyond the park, you must purchase a permit before entering. Backcountry Permits are for hiking and camping on designated trails and campgrounds. If you are caught hiking or camping without a Backcountry Permit, or in unauthorized territory, additional fees will apply.

VISITOR CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

Currently Closed.

CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

For more information, contact:

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
P.O. Box 360289
Monument Valley, Utah 8453

 435-727-5871

 Click here to purchase general admission

 Click here for Google maps directions

Movie Appearance

Although over 100 movies have displayed Monument Valley in their production, here is a list of some of the most well-known films:

Tour Groups Available

SIMPSON’S TRAIL HANDLER TOURS

MAJESTIC MONUMENT VALLEY TOURING CO., LLC

Yá ‘át’ ééh’ (Hello)!  We would love to accommodate your tour in Nizhoni (Majestic) Monument Valley and be a part of your time here! Enjoy a Nizhoni tour experience in this Nizhoni Land of vibrant red rock and blue sky!

TripAdvisor ‘Certificate of Excellence’ for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017.

For more information contact: 

 435-727-3432

DANIEL’S GUIDED TOURS

Daniel’s Guided Tours explores deep into the restricted areas of Monument Valley within a 28 mile loop, stopping and sharing with you details about each viewpoint: The Totem Pole, with it’s magnificent dunes, The Ear of the Wind, Eye of the Sun, and witness Susie Yazzie’s weaving inside her hogan.  

We will customize the tour to your wishes!

For more information contact:

 435-727-3227 (8am – 5pm) M-F
 Email Daniel’s Guided Tours

BLACK’S JEEP & HORSE TOURS

Roy Black’s Guided Tours is owned and operated by Roy Black, a distinguished Navajo gentleman who resides on the Navajo Reservation of Northern Arizona. He built this company on hard work and customer service a dedication like no other he is  well-known worldwide for his Jeep and horse tours. His duty to country in the U.S. Navy has taken him around the world, now he wants to share Monument Valley to the world.

For more information contact: 

 Roy 928-429-0637 or Lavar 505-701-9609
 Email Roy Black Guided Tours

HOMELAND TOURS

For more information contact: 

 435-459-1711
​ Email Homeland Tours

FRED’S ADVENTURE TOURS

Specialization:  photography tours, group tours, professional photography

For more information contact: 

 435-444-9599

 Alternate: 435-739-4294

PHILLIPS PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS

Join us for an experience that will stay with you for years to come: a true insider’s tour, a guided journey through a mythical southwestern landscape, and the culture and story of its people.

For more information contact: 

 928-429-0665 Carlos
​ 928-429-0040 Carl
 Click here to email Keya-Hozhoni Tours

MONUMENT VALLEY SAFARI TOURS

Navajo family owned and operated, we provide custom cultural and photographic guided tours throughout the Monument Valley region. Our team welcomes you into our home to experience the true nature and culture of Monument Valley, which Navajos call, Tse’Bii’Ndzisgaii, referring to a special place where a “glittering golden light reflects off the rocks.”

For more information contact:

 435-737-3340   Info/Reservation 6am to 10pm

 Cell Phone:  928-209-1364    Reservation early morning & evening

 Click here to email Toney’s MonumentValley Safari Tours  to reserve a tour online/inquires

Hotels Nearby

THE VIEW HOTEL

(IN MONUMENT VALLEY TRIBAL PARK)

1000 Main Street, Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah 84536

HAMPTON INN – KAYENTA​

KAYENTA MONUMENT VALLEY INN

US Highway 160, Kayenta, Arizona 86033
Check-In: 3pm  Check-Out: 12pm
Direct Ph. (928) 697-3221 or Toll-Free 1-866-306-5458

WETHERILL INN

1000 Main Street (US Highway 163), Kayenta, Arizona 86033
Check-In: 3pm Check-Out: 11am
Direct Ph. (928) 697-3231

Places Nearby

BLACK MESA TWIN CINEMAS (KAYENTA, AZ)

Located in Kayenta, Arizona in the same plaza that houses the Bashas and Ace Hardware stores! Drop in while you’re visiting overnight! Click on the link above for the latest listing and online purchase of tickets!

AGATHLA PEAK

Often photographed and mistaken for Shipock. Agathla Peak, is a volcanic monolith towering over 1,000+ feet above Highway 163. Located 11 miles north of Kayenta, AZ. Please practice pedestrian & road traffic safety while photographing this wonder – the road is a vital transportation route for many residents.

NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT

Approx. 20 miles west of Kayenta, AZ.

ANTELOPE CANYON

Located 40 miles west of Monument Valley, AZ and 8 miles east of Page, AZ.

ANTELOPE POINT MARINA

129 miles west of Monument Valley Tribal Park on Highway 163 to Highway 160, then turn onto Highway 98. Look for signs posted for entrance to Antelope Point Marina.

DENNEHOTSO MARKET PLACE

This newly built convienance store is located along Highway 160 in the small community of Dennehotso, Arizona. Stop by for gas, food or even take care of some laundry while you’re traveling through! Hint: the store is newly opened (February 15, 2019), it does not appear on Google or Apple maps yet.

TEEC NOS POS TRADING POST

Approximately 100 miles east of Monument Valley. A gas station, convienance store, jewelry store and overall trading post – in one spot. Stop by as it is a must-see!

FOUR CORNERS NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK

About 2 hours east via Highway 163 north into Utah, through Aneth, UT and southward to Highway 160 south. Signs are posted near the park entrance. Hours vary according to the season and credit/debit cards are accepted for entrance fee’s.