Navajo National Monument Custom Search Navajo National Monument preserves three of the most-intact cliff dwellings of the Anasazi (Hisatsinom). The monument is high on the Shonto Plateau, overlooking the Tsegi Canyon system in the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. The monument features a visitor center, two short self-guided mesa top trails, a small campground, and picnic area. In the summer, Rangers guide visitors on tours of the Keet Seel and Betatakin cliff dwellings.     CONTACTS Email - NAVA_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 928-672-2703 Write to HC-71, Box 3 Tonalea, AZ 86044-9704 Phone Headquarters - 928-672-2700 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons The visitor center is open 8 am to 5 pm, seven days a week throughout the year. It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. The campground is open year around, weather permitting. The two overlook trails are open year round, weather permitting, as well. The hikes to Betatakin and Keet Seel are generally available from Memorial Day to Labor Day every year. Getting There PLANE - The closest major airport is Sky Harbor in Phoenix, AZ; travel by rental car is 4.5 hours (278 miles). CAR - Major highways transit the Navajo Nation; paved AZ Hwy 564 turns north off US-160 at Black Mesa, and leads to the visitor center. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - No public transportation is available. Weather & Climate Summers are warm to hot, with temperatures in the high 90's, and monsoonal thunderstorms in July and August bring rain, wind, and lightning. Spring and Fall can be pleasant, but occasionally blustery, and Winter often brings snowstorms and very cold weather. Accessibility The Sandal Trail to the Betatakin overlook is paved and accessible to wheelchairs; it's steepness means that manual wheelchairs will need assistance for the return trip. The visitor center has automatic doors, and is wheelchair accessible. One site at the campground is specially paved for wheelchair access. The Betatakin video is closed-captioned. Getting Around The monument is small; AZ Hwy 564 ends at the border. The campground is just beyond the visitor center, and the two overlook trails are behind the visitor center. The guided hikes to Betatakin and Keet Seel traverse difficult terrain, with steep switchbacks, sand hills, quicksand, and other backcountry hazards slowing travel. Backcountry travel requires ranger guides or permits and is recommended only for experienced and fit hikers. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee INDIVIDUAL Free! Permits KEET SEEL BACKCOUNTRY PERMIT Free! for Day The Keet Seel permit is required for hikers traveling to Keet Seel. Permits are generally available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. CAMPING Navajo National Monument Campground Open All Year The campground at the monument features 31 small sites, with picnic tables and parking spaces. No open-flame fires (charcoal or wood) are allowed; campers must use campstoves for cooking. A comfort station has restrooms, a camper service sink, and running water. No hookups are available; RV's are limited to 27 feet or less. No reservations are accepted for the campground. In the summer, overflow space is available at an older, more primitive campground 1 mile north of the main campground. In the winter, campers should be prepared for cold temperatures and deep snow. LODGING Anasazi Inn Open All Year The Anasazi Inn is the closest motel to the monument, and has 56 rooms and a restaurant. It is located east of the monument on US-160, ten miles east of Black Mesa, and 9 miles west of Kayenta, Arizona. For More Information on this lodging please call 928-697-3793 FACILITIES Visitor Centers NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 8 am to 5 pm Phone - 928-672-2700 Location - 9 miles north of Black Mesa Junction with US Hwy 160 on AZ Hwy 564, on Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. Closures - Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Years Day Exhibits - The exhibits feature various material artifacts from Anasazi (Hisatsinom) and Navajo culture, including pots, textiles, jewelry, and a replica of a Betatakin room cluster. The auditorium features laserdisc videos about the Betatakin cliff dwelling and the Ancient Pueblo people. A Navajo traditional hogan, sweat lodge, and 19th century wagon are located behind visitor center. Available Facilities - A Craft Shop located in the building sells various Navajo and Pueblo arts and crafts. Restrooms are also available.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Navajo National Monument.   Campgrounds Near Navajo National Monument: Coalmine Canyon Campground, Coconino County, 12 miles away   Hotels Near Navajo National Monument: Quality Inn Navajo Nation, Tuba City , 27 miles away Moenkopi Legacy Inn N Suites, Tuba City , 27 miles away   Ski Areas Near Navajo National Monument: Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 68 miles away, 2300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 32 runs   Public Lands Near Navajo National Monument: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ , 63 miles away Walnut Canyon National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ , 64 miles away Wupatki National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ , 64 miles away