Monument Valley: An RV Traveler's Guide
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Monument Valley straddles the Arizona–Utah border on Navajo Nation land, where isolated red-sandstone buttes and mesas rise hundreds of feet from a flat desert floor. The Mitten Buttes are the best-known formations, and a scenic dirt loop drive lets visitors take in the valley up close. It is a Navajo Tribal Park, not a national park, so it is managed by the Navajo Nation.
Is Monument Valley part of the national park system?
No — Monument Valley is a Navajo Tribal Park managed by the Navajo Nation, not the National Park Service. It has its own visitor center, fees, and hours; check the official Navajo Parks site for current details and the valley-drive status.
- ·Navajo Tribal Park (not NPS)
- ·Scenic valley loop drive
- ·Gateway towns: Kayenta, Mexican Hat
States
Arizona & Utah
Managed by
Navajo Nation (Tribal Park)
Feature
Sandstone buttes & mesas
The valley is one of the most recognizable desert landscapes in the world, with the buttes catching deep color at sunrise and sunset.
Because it is tribal land, visitor rules, fees, and access can differ from national parks; respecting posted guidance and visiting with the tribal park is part of a responsible trip.
Confirm current hours, fees, and the condition of the scenic valley drive on the official Navajo Nation Parks site before you go.
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