Park Hours (Today)
8:00AM - 5:30PM
Navajo National Monument Visitor Center: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
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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. The cliff dwellings of Betatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House were last physically occupied around 1300 AD but the villages have a spiritual presence that can still be felt today.
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What to See & 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.
Visitor Centers
Navajo National Monument Visitor Center
Main contact for NAVA is at VC.
Where to Stay
Sunset View Campground
Sunset View Campground has 31 sites and open all year round.
Canyon View Campground
Canyon View Campground is open during the Summer Season from May through September, with 13 sites including 3 large group camping sites. Camping is free.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
Drive 9 Miles at the end of AZ Highway 564, off US Highway 160.
Operating Hours
NAVA VC Hours
Summer Season Visitor Center Hours of Operation
- 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
When to Go
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Best Time
Year-round
Trip Length
1 day
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