Monument Valley

About

A postcard-perfect desert landscape with unique views and sandstone buttes. an iconic southwest road trip stop!

Why go

• Feels like stepping onto another planet or exploring the surface of the moon
• The calm, almost surreal quiet here
• The landscape rises up, immense and unchanging

Must try

• Monument Valley Scenic Drive
• Forrest Gump Point
• John Ford's Point
• Horseback riding
• Navajo guided tours

Pro tips

• Stay at The View Hotel for sunrise views
• Last entry for scenic drive is 4:30pm
• SUV recommended for the 17-mile drive
• Plan ahead and stay for at least a full day
• Visit during winter for solitude

Good to know

• National Parks Pass does NOT work here
• New fees starting Jan 1, 2026
• The park was visited too late to drive through

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (5474 reviews)

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