Which national parks are within a day's drive of Navajo National Monument?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (2 h 2 min), Rainbow Bridge National Monument (2 h 17 min), Wupatki National Monument (2 h 53 min), Old Spanish National Historic Trail (2 h 56 min), Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (3 h 5 min), Grand Canyon National Park (3 h 15 min).

view from inside the Betatakin Cliff Dwelling looking out.

NATIONAL MONUMENT

Navajo National Monument

For centuries, the Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo people have lived in the canyons.

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About Navajo National Monument

For centuries, the Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo people have lived in the canyons. Springs fed farmlands on the canyon floor and homes were built in the natural sandstone alcoves. The cliff dwellings of Betatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House were last physically occupied around 1300 AD but the villages have a spiritual presence that can still be felt today.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Woman raises her arms while standing in front of a sandstone butte

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National Recreation Area · Arizona

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

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National Monument · Utah

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

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National Monument · Arizona

Wupatki National Monument

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National Historic Trail · Arizona

Old Spanish National Historic Trail

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National Monument · Arizona

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

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National Park · Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park

Driving times from Navajo National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

NAVA VC Hours

Mon: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Tue: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Wed: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Thu: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Fri: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Sat: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Sun: 8:00AM - 5:30PM

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Arts and CultureAstronomyBackcountry HikingBookstore and Park StoreCampingCultural DemonstrationsFront-Country HikingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingStargazing

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Check weather updates at NOAA.gov and enter city Betatakin, and State, Arizona.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Navajo National Monument?: Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Backcountry Hiking, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Cultural Demonstrations.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Navajo National Monument?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (2 h 2 min), Rainbow Bridge National Monument (2 h 17 min), Wupatki National Monument (2 h 53 min), Old Spanish National Historic Trail (2 h 56 min), Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (3 h 5 min), Grand Canyon National Park (3 h 15 min).