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Navajo National MonumentBetatakin/Talastima
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Navajo National Monument
Places To Go
 

CAMPGROUNDS

Canyon View Campground
Open

April 1 through September 30
Phone
928/672-2700
This simple campground is a tenth of a mile away from the visitor center on an unpaved road. It is free and quiet, and has fine canyon views on both sides. There are 16 sites, three of which are good for group camping. These group sites can be reserved by calling (928)672-2700. There are composting toilets, charcoal grills, and no water; water is available at the other campground. People enjoy this campground for its silence and spectacular night skies.

Sunset View Campground
Open All Year
This free campground with paved roads is close to the visitor center, has 31 small sites with picnic tables, charcoal grills, and parking spaces. There are restrooms and running water. No hookups are available; RV's are limited to 28 feet or less. The campground is first-come, first-served. In the winter, campers should be prepared for cold temperatures and snow. The terrain is sandstone and pinyon-juniper forest; the campground is private and restful.

 
I&M,small mammal study
Marc Steuben
Pinyon-Juniper Forest
 

Three Mesa Top Trails Behind Visitor Center Always Open

Sandal Trail: paved trail leads top overlook of Betatakin/Talastima cliff dwelling (1-mile round trip).

Aspen Trail: branches off Sandal Trail to descend 300 feet to view ancient aspen forest (0.8-mile round trip).

Canyon View Trail: view of head of Betatakin Canyon; leads to campground (0.6-mile round trip).

 
134 rooms; 100 people.  They left in 1300, headed to Hopi.
Marc Steuben
End of Sandal Trail
Visitor center open all year.
Visitor Center
Winter and Summer hours differ. Please call 928-672-2700.
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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
The people that lived in the area of the Monument made beautiful pottery. They decorated many vessels with black, red, yellow, and even green pigments.

Last Updated: February 08, 2009 at 15:13 EST