Places To Recharge
Chinle Arizona / Canyon De Chelly
A campground with 90 campsites, each with a park table, barbeque grill, and space to pitch a tent. Includes 3 restroom facilities that include sinks and flushable toilets, but no showers. No hookups are available, but a dumpstation is located in Loop 1.
RVs: Sites cannot accommodate vehicles more than 40 feet, including vehicles-in-tow. Full hookups are available in the surrounding areas of Gallup, NM; Monument Valley, UT; and Holbrook, AZ.
For camping rates and information, contact Navajo Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 674-2106.
Tsaile, AZ / Dine College Area
Tsaile Lake, Arizona
A primitive area on the north side of the lake, bring your own firewood for a campfire.
RVs: No dumping. No Water-Fill up stations. No electric.
A camping permit is required by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Dept., you may contact them at (928) 871-6647 M-F, 8am-5pm.
Additionally, a Navajo Fishing License is required, you may purchase your fishing license at the local gas station at Navajo Route 12 and 64 or online at: ONLINE PURCHASE LICENSE
Wheatfields Lake, Arizona
This lake runs parallel next to Navajo Route 12, about 10 miles south of Tsaile, Arizona. Situated in a higher altitude (7,293 feet) area straddling the ChuskaMountains, this area recieves the colder weather and gets the occasional snow drop. The campsite is across the road, west of the lake. Campsite features 2 vault restroom buildings, with each room for male and female. The restroom area will feature a portable outdoor hand washing station, permitting the weather and if the campsite is open.
RVs: No dumping. No Water-Fill up stations. No electric.
A camping permit is required by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Dept., you may contact them at (928) 871-6647 M-F, 8am-5pm.
Additionally, a Navajo Fishing License is required, you may purchase your fishing license at the local gas station at Navajo Route 12 and 64 or online at: ONLINE PURCHASE LICENSE
CAMP ASAAYI / ASAAYI-BOWL CANYON LAKE
Asaayi Lake is situated in the high Chuska Mountains at an elevation of 7,528 feet. The road from Crystal, NM is a dirt road and will get muddy during the wet seasons of summer and winter. So be careful on this route as cellphone reception is non-existent or very spotty, depending on your provider. There is another route that is paved, you access this road just 3 miles north of Navajo, NM off Navajo Route 12 and this will be paved about 80% of the way, the remaining road is dirt.
There are vault style restrooms and ramadas available throughout the lake area.
RVs: Access is limited, as the road is small width-wise. Call ahead to verify your RV can fit. No dumping. No water. No electric.
As of May 10, 2022 — Camping is currently prohibited. Camp fires is prohibited due to extreme fire danger. DAY USE ONLY: Wednesday-Sunday 8am to 4:30pm. Entry fee $10 per vehicle and must have a valid NN Fishing License. As always in our beautiful lands and recreational areas, PACK IN & PACK OUT.
Navajo Fishing License is required, you may purchase your fishing license at the local gas station at Navajo Route 12 and 64 or online at: ONLINE PURCHASE LICENSE
NARBONA PASS CAMPGROUND
An area designated as a day-use campground off the Navajo Route 32, about 7 miles east of Crystal, NM. A small rotunda is available for use. This area sits in a higher elevation around 8,721ft at its highest point in the Chuska Mountain, so the road and area see’s its very fair share of snow and icy roads. During the winter, this area may be snowed in.
RVs: No dumping. No water. No electric.
JWJ RV PARK & CAMPGROUND
A small sectional camping/RV parking area next to a trailer park. Area is about 1/2 mile south of the Tsehootsooi Medical Center and next door to the Window Rock High School right off Navajo Route 12 in Fort Defiance, Arizona.
Spaces may be limited and for more information, contact the owners at (928) 871-5250
QUALITY INN @ TUBA CITY RV PARK & CAMPGROUND
Centrally located in Tuba City – behind the Quality Inn and near the Explore Navajo Interactive Museum, Tuba City Trading Post, and a cafe featuring the tastiest coffee, espresso & non-coffee beverages in the area!
RVs: There are modern amenities here. Electric hookups, restrooms with showers, water & sewer available. Picnic tables at each space.
Check in is at the hotel front desk at Quality Inn. Tip: most of the amenities available on-site require a key or access code, e.g. laundry room.
For more information, contact the Quality Inn at (928) 283-4545 or visit their website: LINK
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Name of Campground: Cottonwood Campgrounds
Address: P.O. Box 2520 Window Rock, AZ 86515
Physical Address: 0.5 mile southwest of Canyon De Chelly Welcome Center, Chinle, AZ 86503
Phone Number: (928) 674-2107
Additional Information: For permits for camping and info, please call (928) 674-2106
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Name of Campground: Tsaile Lake Campground
Address: 2 miles off Indian Hwy 12, South of Diné College Tsaile, AZ
Phone Number: (928) 871-6645
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Name of Campground: Quality Inn RV & Campground @ Tuba City, AZ
Address: 10 North Main Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone Number: (928) 283-4545 or (800) 644-8383
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Name of Campground: JWJ RV Park and Campground
Address: P.O. Box 365 Ft. Defiance, AZ 86504
Phone Number: (928) 871-5250
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Name of Campground: Camp Asaayi Campground at Asaayi Lake
Address: 11 miles east of Navajo, NM off State Hwy 134
Phone Number: (928) 871-6645
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Name of Campground: Narbona Pass Campground
Address: 5 miles east of Navajo, NM off State Highway 134 Navajo, NM
Phone Number: (928) 871-6647
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Name of Campground: Wheatfields Lake
Address: Campgrounds 44 miles north of Window Rock, AZ on Indian Route 12
Phone Number: (928) 871-6451
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