Canyon De Chelly National Monument
Canyon De Chelly National Monument
At the base of sheer red cliffs and in canyon wall caves are ruins of Indian villages built between AD 350 and 1300. Canyon de Chelly National Monument offers visitors the chance to learn about Southwestern Indian history from the earliest basketmakers to the Navajo Indians who live and farm here. Authorized April 1, 1931. Boundary change: March 1,1933. Acreage- 83,840 all nonfederal.IN DEPTH
Planning Your Visit Fees & Reservations ENTRANCE FEES Vehicle Fees: Free! ACTIVITY FEES Canyon Driving Fees: Fee Varies Details To drive on the canyon bottom, a 4-wheel drive vehicle, a Park Service permit and an authorized Navajo...read more
In A Nutshell Operating Hours & Seasons The Visitor Center is open daily all year from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Christmas Day. The North and South Rim Drives and...read more
Park Regulations & Safety Permits BACKCOUNTRY PERMITS: Canyon de Chelly National Monument is in the process of modifying the backcountry permit system in order to comply with Navajo Nation and Federal standards. More detailed...read more
Visitor Services Bookstore Western National Parks Association services the local...read more
Things To Do Things To Do ACTIVITIES Auto tours, hiking, rock art viewing, interpretive exhibits and talks, horseback riding (by prior arrangement), picnicking and photography. Concession jeep tours are available from Thunderbird...read more
Just For Kids FOR KIDS Junior Ranger Program Kids can earn their badge and become a "Junior Ranger" by completing an activity sheet which is available at the Visitor's Center....read more
PARK PHOTOS
Sunset at Canyon de Che...
Patsy Michaud
Canyon, Trees, and Cliffs
Jeffrey M. Frank
Spider Rock
Alex Neauville
RECENT NEWS
- Top 10: Parks with American Indian Significance November 12, 2009
- Navajo Wants Canyon de Chelly Resolution Repealed August 25, 2008
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