Navajo National Monument
National Monument ยท Arizona
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National monument in Arizona, United States
Navajo National Monument is a national monument located within the northwest portion of the Navajo Nation territory in northern Arizona, which was established to preserve three well-preserved cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people: Keet Seel, Betatakin, and Inscription House. The monument is high on the Shonto plateau, overlooking the Tsegi Canyon system, west of Kayenta, Arizona. It features a visitor center with a museum, three short self-guided trails, two small primitive campgrounds that are free to the public, and a picnic area.
About Navajo National Monument
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.
Activities
Operating Hours
NAVA VC Hours
Summer Season Visitor Center Hours of Operation
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 8:00AM - 5:30PM | 8:00AM - 5:30PM | 8:00AM - 5:30PM | 8:00AM - 5:30PM | 8:00AM - 5:30PM | 8:00AM - 5:30PM | 8:00AM - 5:30PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Navajo National Monument?
Navajo National Monument is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Navajo National Monument?
Popular activities at Navajo National Monument include: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking.
What is the weather like at Navajo National Monument?
Check weather updates at NOAA.gov and enter city Betatakin, and State, Arizona.
How do I get to Navajo National Monument?
Drive 9 Miles at the end of AZ Highway 564, off US Highway 160.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
Check weather updates at NOAA.gov and enter city Betatakin, and State, Arizona.
Directions
Drive 9 Miles at the end of AZ Highway 564, off US Highway 160.
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Official Resources
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