Park Hours (Today)
Sunrise to Sunset
Visitor Center: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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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. Today, the park and Navajo Nation work together to manage the rich cultural and natural resources.
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Visitor Centers
Visitor Center
Pick up a park map at the Visitor Center which features a park store, orientation video and activity schedule. Visitor Center and parking lot gates open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
Recommended route to park is taking Highway 191 from Chinle, AZ, then East on Route 7. Park entrance and Welcome Center is less than 3 miles from HWY 191. Alternative route to park is from the East via Route 64 from Tsaile, AZ. From Flagstaff, AZ, take I-40 East then Highway 191 North. From Gallup, NM, take Highway 264 West then Highway 191 North. From Kayenta, AZ, take Route 59 Southwest then Highway 191 South. DO NOT use Route 7 from Sawmill, AZ to Spider Rock turnoff (road is unpaved and unmaintained).
Operating Hours
Rim Drives, North and South Rim Overlooks
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. Welcome Center gates open and close daily with regular business hours. No entrance fee for park.
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Photos
Hiking in the canyon
View of Spider Rock from the overlook
View of the canyon from the White House Trail
View of White House Ruin
When to Go
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Best Time
May-September
Trip Length
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