Canyon de Chelly National Monument

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Farm in the canyon
Navajo families continue to live and farm in the canyon they call Tsegi
Hiking in the canyon
Visitors can enjoy a free ranger led hike into the canyon
View of Spider Rock from the overlook
Her home on top of Spider Rock, Spider Woman taught the Navajo people how to weave
View of the canyon from the White House Trail
The Navajo people call the canyon Tsegi meaning "within the rocks"
View of White House Ruin
Ancient Puebloans built villages like White House that offered opportunities for trade, ceremony, and social gatherings.
Photos: National Park Service

About Canyon de Chelly National Monument

This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the Colorado Plateau. In this place called Tsegi, their homes and images tell us their stories. Today, the park and Navajo Nation work together to manage the rich cultural and natural resources.

Quick Facts

State Arizona
Designation National Monument
State Code AZ
Weather 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…

Location & Map

Canyon de Chelly National Monument is located in Arizona.

Operating Hours

North Rim Drive, South Rim Drive, 9 overlooks open daily all year round. The Welcome Center is open daily from 8AM to 5PM and closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Welcome Center gates open and close daily with regular business hours. No entrance fee for park.

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Activities

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Camping Guided Tours Hiking Junior Ranger Program Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

View Official Directions

Contact & Address

Address 3 miles E of Highway 191 on Indian Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
Phone 9286745500
Email cach_interpretation@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Archeology Cliff Dwellings Native American Heritage

Visitor Centers

Visitor Center

Pick up a park map at the Visitor Center which features a park store, orientation video and activity schedule. Visitor Center and parking lot gates…

Hours: 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 accessible daily from sunrise to sunset all year round.

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