Monument Valley

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Monument Valley which includes desert views, tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Utah featuring desert views
Monument Valley showing desert views, tranquil scenes and a sunset

Experience the ever-changing hues of this ancient landscape. Soaring spires of weathered rock and desert plains capture the essence of the American Southwest.

If towering sandstone buttes and sun-scorched sandy plains remind you of a western film, that’s because Monument Valley set the scene. Its desolate beauty first captured the imagination of western filmmakers in the 1930s, but the valley’s history goes farther back. Explore a landscape once inhabited by the ancient Anasazi and a vital traditional area for the Navajo Nation. Discover the Colorado Plateau region’s immeasurably ancient culture and geology as you drive, hike or ride on horseback around the Utah-Arizona borderlands.

Drive around Monument Valley’s most remarkable landscapes. A 14-mile (23-kilometer) graded dirt road presents a showcase of captivating sights, including the red-rock buttes and mesas of Totem Pole, The Mittens, Three Sisters and Yei Bi Chei. Look out over the valley from John Ford’s Point to see the viewpoint used in the 1956 film The Searchers.

Book a visit with a Navajo guide to go deeper into the valley to the 92,000-acre (37,000-hectare) Navajo Tribal Park. Investigate the towering Ear of the Wind, Hunts Mesa and the backcountry isolation of Mystery Valley on the western side of Wetherill Mesa. Look for pictographs, petroglyphs and ancient Anasazi ruins.

Follow hiking trails that loop through Monument Valley. The hikes range from easy to challenging and include viewpoints to ruins, natural bridges and stunning butte scenery. A popular choice is Wildcat Trail, extending 3 miles (5 kilometers) around West Mitten Butte. Explore a range of breathtaking backcountry trails on horseback with a guided tour. Camp overnight on the sandy plains and see the sky light up with stars.

The region’s visitor center is located at Lookout Point, 22 miles (35 kilometers) from Kayenta, Arizona. In summer, a restaurant serves native Navajo and American fare and has a souvenir shop. Pick up traditional Navajo handicrafts and food from the vendors lining the road. The center’s restrooms are available year-round. There is an access fee for the Navajo Tribal Park.

Experience the icons of the American West in Monument Valley.

Goulding's Lodge
Goulding's Lodge
3 out of 5
1000 Main Street, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,290 reviews)
"Nice room but a bit dated. Comfortable beds. Good location. Very quiet. Good parking. Good supermarket and laundrette 2 minute drive away. Internet service in our room was terrible and not really useable for anything but email."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Goulding's Lodge
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
2 out of 5
4 miles East Highway 163 Indian Route 42, Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ
Stay at this hotel in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a restaurant. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
"The hotel has amazing views and is overall clean and well kept. The staff were very nice and were able to accommodate us a bit early. A few things did bother me though. Upon arriving to my room there a really strong smell of disinfectant which triggered my headache. The food from the restaurant was ..."

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

The View Hotel
Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!
Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!
Monument Valley
The price is €159 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
€159
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this cabin in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and Sandstone ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Perfection
"The owner has truly thought of everything when setting up these cabins. Immaculately clean and located in a place that is convenient to the hwy but super quiet.I have stayed in palaces and 5 star plus hotels, this ‘off grid’ cabin offered more amenities than some of those places, fully stocked coffee ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!
Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!
Monument Valley
Stay at this cabin in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and Sandstone ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Perfection
"The owner has truly thought of everything when setting up these cabins. Immaculately clean and located in a place that is convenient to the hwy but super quiet.I have stayed in palaces and 5 star plus hotels, this ‘off grid’ cabin offered more amenities than some of those places, fully stocked coffee ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!
Charming Red Cliff Cabin with WiFi in wonderful Oljato-Monument Valley
Charming Red Cliff Cabin with WiFi in wonderful Oljato-Monument Valley
Oljato-Monument Valley
Stay at this property in Oljato-Monument Valley. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and Wildcat Trail are located nearby.
Charming Red Cliff Cabin with WiFi in wonderful Oljato-Monument Valley
Bluff Gardens Cabins
Bluff Gardens Cabins
3.5 out of 5
550 East Main Street, Bluff, UT
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Bluff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Comb ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews)
"Lovely cabins with a friendly, helpful host. Everything you need for a comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Bluff Gardens Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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