Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Protected park · AZ, USA
Canyon de Chelly National Monument in AZ, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Picnic areas, Showers.
At the park
- Wildlife & bird watching
- Hiking trails
Before you go
- Limits
- No, driving to the overlooks on the rim drives is a self-guided activity that does not require a fee, guide or permit
- Limits
- Yes, pets on a leash are welcome at the overlooks and in the campground
- Limits
- Use of drones are NOT permitted inside National Parks
- Park alert: Route 7 from Sawmill, AZ is NOT recommended
- Entering the park from the east at Sawmill, AZ on Route 7 is not recommended. Part of this route is UNPAVED and UNMAINTAINED. Please stay on paved roads, such as Indian Route 64 from Tsaile, AZ and Highway 191/Route 7 from Chinle, AZ.
- ⚠ Caution: Weather Advisory and Storm Warnings
- The park may have delayed openings or closures in the event of severe weather. Travel may not be recommended during these times. Please check local weather forecasts. We appreciate your understanding.
- Weather & when to go
- Canyon de Chelly's elevation is about 5,500 feet. Spring is cool and windy; highs from 50 to 70; lows of 35 degrees. Expect dust storms and canyon flooding. Summer is hot and dry; highs from 85 to 100; lows of 51 degrees. Drink plenty of water outdoors. Fall is warm and often wet; highs from 60 to 80; lows of 40 degrees. Expect lightning, thunderstorms, and flash floods. Winter is cold and breezy; highs from 40 to 60; lows of 18 degrees. Expect 1-4 inches of snow and freezing nighttime temperatures.
- Visitor center
- Visitor Center — VISITOR CENTER open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The Navajo Nation observes Daylight Savings Time (DST) from March through November when the rest of Arizona is one hour behind. NORTH AND SOUTH RIM DRIVES PLUS WHITE HOUSE TRAIL… — GPS units and cell phone services are unreliable throughout the Navajo Nation. The recommended route to the park is from Highway 191 in Chinle then turning east on Route 7. The park entrance and Visitor Center is about 3 miles from Highway 191. The alternative is entering the park on the East side via Route 64. There are 3 overlooks to stop at along Route 64 before getting to the Visitor Center…
Facilities on the park map
1 visitor information.