National Monument

Navajo National Monument

Navajo National Monument is a National Monument in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 2 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Arizona National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

view from inside the Betatakin Cliff Dwelling looking out.
Betatakin Cliff dwelling and Alcove · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“For centuries, the Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo people have lived in the canyons. Springs fed farmlands on the canyon floor and homes were built in the natural sandstone alcoves.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

2

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 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

Entrance fees and passes

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

Things to do

Keet Seel Hike

The back country hike to Keet Seel uses a 17 mile round trip trail. A free permit is required and can be reserved by calling the visitor center. The permit is obtained after hiker(s) attend a hiking orientation the day before their hike.

Summer Reservation required

Backcountry Hiking

Activities the NPS lists for Navajo.

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsAstronomyStargazingCampingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Summer Season Visitor Center Hours of Operation

NAVA VC Hours
DayHours
Monday8:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday8:00AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday8:00AM - 5:30PM
Thursday8:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday8:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday8:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday8:00AM - 5:30PM

Weather: Check weather updates at NOAA.gov and enter city Betatakin, and State, Arizona.

Contact and directions

Phone
9286722700
Email
[email protected]
Address
End of AZ Highway 564, Shonto, AZ 86054
Coordinates
36.7176, -110.5504· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Navajo National Monument Visitor CenterDaily: 8:00AM - 5:30PM9286722700Yes

Campgrounds

CampgroundTotal sitesReservableFirst-comeRVsFeeReserve
Canyon View Campground13310NoFreeReservation site
Sunset View Campground0031No——

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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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/nava/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.