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Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle, AZ

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Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Canyon de Chelly National Monument is an outdoor activity in Chinle, AZ. Cost: free.

Welcome Center on Route 7, 3 miles east of Highway 191 · Chinle, AZ

Why you should go…

Canyon de Chelly National Monument sits entirely on Navajo Tribal Trust land, and about 40 Navajo families still live within it. Two paved rim drives lead to the views, with three overlooks on the North Rim and seven on the South Rim. Spider Rock, a sandstone spire, rises 750 feet from the canyon floor. Apart from the White House Trail, going into the canyon requires a permit and an authorized guide, while the rim drives and Welcome Center are free.

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  • #canyon overlooks
  • #scenic drive
  • #navajo nation
  • #spider rock

What's around here?

The closest stops to Canyon de Chelly National Monument, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Tours
    History Buff

    Canyon De Chelly Tours

    $50+

    Diné-owned guided tours into Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto from Chinle, by vehicle or on foot.

    3.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Navajo Zoo

    Free

    A tribally run zoo in Window Rock showcasing native Southwest wildlife including wolves, bears, and golden eagles.

    42 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions