EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

A living Navajo homeland
Arizona
Scenic header: Her home on top of Spider Rock, Spider Woman taught the Navajo people how to weave · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

A living Navajo homeland

Sheer sandstone walls frame farms, homes and archaeological places in a canyon that remains a living Diné homeland. Rim drives offer an introduction; deeper exploration requires following local access rules.

Hiking in the canyon
Visitors can enjoy a free ranger led hike into the canyon
NPS Photo · Photo credits
View of Spider Rock from the overlook
Her home on top of Spider Rock, Spider Woman taught the Navajo people how to weave
NPS Photo · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01South Rim overlooks
  • 02Spider Rock overlook
  • 03North Rim viewpoints

Before you go

Most canyon-floor travel requires an authorized guide and appropriate permissions. Check current trail access rather than assuming older routes are open.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.