Chinle is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Chinle, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
The Navajo Parks and Recreation Department (NPRD) manages the Cottonwood Campground and collects fees for camping.
There are about 90 individual campsites available and 2 group tent sites. Each site includes a parking space, picnic table and grill. There are 3 restroom facilities that include sinks and flushable toilets, but no showers. No hookups are available, but a dumpstation is located in Loop 1. Limited services are available during winter months.
GROUP SITES: Reservations for group campsites are required. Sites are for tent camping only. No reservations are accepted for RVs.
RVs: Sites cannot accommodate vehicles more than 40 feet, including vehicles-in-tow. Full hookups are available in the surrounding areas of Gallup, NM; Monument Valley, UT; and Holbrook, AZ.
$14 - $20 / night
$11 - $31 / night
$5 / night
Camping is allowed in designated areas of the Navajo Nation. Permits are required and can be obtained through the Navajo Parks and Recreations website at navajonationparks.org. You will also be required to abide by the rules when camping and any violation to the rules is considered trespassing on Federal Indian Reservation. However we want you to enjoy Navajo Nation land, because there is much to see and experience.
The Navajo Parks and Recreation Department (NPRD) manages the Cottonwood Campground and collects fees for camping.
There are about 90 individual campsites available and 2 group tent sites. Each site includes a parking space, picnic table and grill. There are 3 restroom facilities that include sinks and flushable toilets, but no showers. No hookups are available, but a dumpstation is located in Loop 1. Limited services are available during winter months.
GROUP SITES: Reservations for group campsites are required. Sites are for tent camping only. No reservations are accepted for RVs.
RVs: Sites cannot accommodate vehicles more than 40 feet, including vehicles-in-tow. Full hookups are available in the surrounding areas of Gallup, NM; Monument Valley, UT; and Holbrook, AZ.
$14 - $20 / night
Camping is allowed in designated areas of the Navajo Nation. Permits are required and can be obtained through the Navajo Parks and Recreations website at navajonationparks.org. You will also be required to abide by the rules when camping and any violation to the rules is considered trespassing on Federal Indian Reservation. However we want you to enjoy Navajo Nation land, because there is much to see and experience.
