Contact Us:
Navajo Tourism Department
P.O. Box 663
Window Rock, AZ 86515
United States of America
Phone: 928-810-8501
Fax: 928-810-8500
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
MONUMENT VALLEY TRIBAL PARK CLOSED (3/13/2020)
The Monument Valley Tribal Parks is CLOSED per Navajo Parks & Recreation and Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice-President (OPVP). Until further notice, parks will reopen only to the order of the OPVP Office. Thank you.
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park 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.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MONUMENT VALLEY
- 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.
- In the 1930s, John Ford started filming Westernized movies here, launching the landscape into international fame. In 2009, Keith Phipps went on to write the following in an article in Slate: “what decades of moviegoers think of when they imagine the American West,”
- The Navajo (Diné) name for Monument Valley is Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, meaning Valley of the Rocks.
- The size of the park is 91,696 acres in Utah/Arizona and is at an elevation of 5,564 feet above sea level.
- 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.
- The View Hotel offers stunning views of the scenery from their rooms.
- Forrest Gump Point is a location that many tourists take photographs to mimic the 1994 movie where Mr. Gump ran across the country and decided to go home at this point.
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)
- 5-15 Passengers: $100
- 15-25 Passengers: $125
- 26+ Passengers: $300
VISITOR CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
April 1 – September 30 (Peak Season): 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., 7 days a week
October 1 – March 30 (Off Season): 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7 days a week
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
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:
Forrest Gump (1994) 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) |
Mission: Impossible II (2000) The Lone Ranger (2013) Back to the Future Part III (1990) Windtalkers (2002) The Lego Movie (2014) |
Tour Groups Available
SIMPSON’S TRAIL HANDLER TOURS
Private tours for just you and your family or friends! Conducted by your own private Navajo driver/ tour guide, these tours are sure to make your experience in Monument Valley a special one. Tours include a sharing of our Land and Culture on a more personal basis. Go with a group-tour at a reduced rate and visit and see all the Magnificent sites Monument Valley has to offer!
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MAJESTIC MONUMENT VALLEY TOURING CO., LLC
A Nizhoni Welcome from us to you, welcoming you to Monument Valley and the Navajo Nation.
Yá ‘át’ ééh’ (Hello)! We would love to accommodate your tour in Nizhoni (Majestic) Monument Valley and be a part of your time here! We are a Diné (Navajo) family business from Monument Valley and enjoy sharing the landscape we live in here and our culture. 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.
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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
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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
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HOMELAND TOURS
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FRED’S ADVENTURE TOURS
Specialization: photography tours, group tours, professional photography
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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
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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.”
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Hotels Nearby
THE VIEW HOTEL – IN MONUMENT VALLEY TRIBAL PARK
(Located in Monument Valley Tribal Park – Requires admission of $20 per vehicle (max. 4 ppl), and $6/additional person)
1000 Main Street, Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah 84536
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
This volcanic monolith towers 1,000+ feet over Highway 163 — 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.