National Monument

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a National Monument in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Arizona National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Hiking in the canyon
Canyon Hike · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the Colorado Plateau. In this place called Tsegi, their homes and images tell us their stories.”

Active alerts

2

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 1 information.

Caution

Weather Advisory and Storm Warnings

The park may have delayed openings or closures in the event of severe weather. Travel may not be recommended during these times. Please check local weather forecasts. We appreciate your understanding.

Posted or updated Feb 23, 2023 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

Route 7 from Sawmill, AZ is NOT recommended

Entering the park from the east at Sawmill, AZ on Route 7 is not recommended. Part of this route is UNPAVED and UNMAINTAINED. Please stay on paved roads, such as Indian Route 64 from Tsaile, AZ and Highway 191/Route 7 from Chinle, AZ.

Posted or updated Dec 13, 2023 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Canyon de Chelly.

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingCampingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

North Rim Drive, South Rim Drive, 9 overlooks open daily all year round. The Welcome Center is open daily from 8AM to 5PM and closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

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Weather: Canyon de Chelly's elevation is about 5,500 feet. Spring is cool and windy; highs from 50 to 70; lows of 35 degrees. Expect dust storms and canyon flooding.

Contact and directions

Phone
9286745500
Email
[email protected]
Address
3 miles E of Highway 191 on Indian Route 7, Chinle, AZ 86503
Coordinates
36.1432, -109.3388· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Visitor CenterDaily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM9286745500Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.