Canyon de Chelly National Monument
For nearly 5,000 years, people have lived in these canyons - longer than anyone has lived uninterrupted anywhere on the Colorado Plateau. In the place called Tsegi, their homes and images tell us their stories. Today, Dine' families make their homes, raise livestock, and farm the lands in the canyons. A place like no other, the park and Navajo Nation work together to manage the land's resources.
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. An 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. Travel on Route 7 from the East is NOT RECOMMENDED since the road is unpaved and unmaintained between Sawmill and the Spider Rock turnoff.
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Camping
- Guided Tours
- Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Archeology
- Cliff Dwellings
- Native American Heritage
Canyon Farm
Navajo families continue to live and farm in the canyon they call Tsegi
Canyon Hike
Visitors can enjoy a free ranger led hike into the canyon
Spider Rock
Her home on top of Spider Rock, Spider Woman taught the Navajo people how to weave
Canyon View
The Navajo people call the canyon Tsegi meaning "within the rocks"
White House
Ancient Puebloans built villages like White House that offered opportunities for trade, ceremony, and social gatherings.