Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Awe Inspired Wonder of the World

Monument Valley, UT

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park (Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, meaning Valley of the Rocks), is one of the centerpieces of beauty on Navajoland and is one of the world’s most recognized landscapes.

Beautiful red sandstones push skyward (400 to 1,000 feet) from the vast expanse of desert floor, creating a striking set of formations that stand together against an umbrella of blue skies. This enchanting earthscape is so inspiring and magnificent that it is one of the most photographed sites in America – and has become synonymous with our vision of the great southwest.

In 1849, the first United States militia to explore the area were disgusted by the scenery. The valley was “as desolate and repulsive-looking a country as can be imagined,” Capt. John G. Walker wrote in Executive Documents printed by order of the United States Senate.
In the 1930s, John Ford started filming Westernized movies here, launching the landscape into international fame.
The size of the park is 91,696 acres in Utah/Arizona and is at an elevation of 5,564 feet above sea level.
There is a 17-mile loop road that takes tourists around the park. Additionally, the park has two trails for hiking and 11 lookout points.

Per Vehicle Pass: $20 per non-commercial vehicle up to 4 people ($8 each additional passenger)

Monument Valley Drive: OPEN 6:30AM-7:30PM, last entry at 5pm. (All times are MST/Denver)

Per Individual Pass: $10 per walk-in, bicycle, or motorcycle

Commercial Pass: (based on capacity of vehicle): 1-4 Passengers: $35 (additional $8/person)

Note: General Admission Passes do not include Backcountry Permits. If you wish to hike and/or camp beyond the park, you must purchase a permit before entering. Backcountry Permits are for hiking and camping on designated trails and campgrounds. If you are caught hiking or camping without a Backcountry Permit, or in unauthorized territory, additional fees will apply.

CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

For more information, contact:

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
P.O. Box 360289
Monument Valley, Utah 8453

435-727-5871

Click here to purchase general admission

Click here for Google maps directions

Although over 100 movies have displayed Monument Valley in their production, here is a list of some of the most well-known films:

Forrest Gump (1994)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

Mission: Impossible II (2000)

The Lone Ranger (2013)

Back to the Future Part III (1990)

Windtalkers (2002)

The Lego Movie (2014)

Blackwater Tours

Our vehicles are designed to withstand the harsh environments of the area. While on tour, dirt roads and rough terrain are no problem, while you ride in comfort and have an open unrestricted view in a Safari style vehicle. Weather may be a factor in some cases, but that is totally up to you, an enclosed 4×4 SUV may also be another sightseeing option. Contact us for more details.