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Navajo National Monument

Kayenta, AZ

History

An overlook trail from the visitor center looks across a canyon at Betatakin, a 13th-century village in an alcove. The monument has a small free campground and a short paved rim trail near the visitor center.

Nearest town
Kayenta, AZ
Category
History & culture
GPS
36.6780, -110.5410

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Sunset View CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Navajo National Monument
    Drinking waterToiletsFree
  • Canyon View CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Navajo National Monument
    TentsCaravansFree

All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Navajo National Monument?

Navajo National Monument is in Kayenta, AZ, at GPS 36.6780, -110.5410. It is about 50 mi from Mexican Hat.

Can you camp near Navajo National Monument?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sunset View Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Navajo National Monument?

Navajo National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Navajo Nation: Window Rock, Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley.

What is there to see near Navajo National Monument?

Places worth a stop nearby: Monument Valley (33 mi), Antelope Canyon (48 mi), Goosenecks State Park (48 mi) and Moki Dugway (53 mi).

When is the best time to visit Navajo National Monument?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)