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Monument Valley camping sits within the 91,696-acre Navajo Tribal Park on the Arizona-Utah border, where iconic sandstone formations like the Mittens tower up to 1,000 feet. All camping requires a $20 vehicle entrance fee plus $5 tribal lands fee, but puts visitors at the doorstep of this sacred Navajo land.
Gouldings RV and Campground serves as the premier facility about 6 miles from the park, with clean amenities and gorgeous views that visitors consistently praise. The View Campground delivers the best vistas with cliff-side wilderness sites facing the famous Mittens, though at $40 per night plus fees for dry camping with no hookups. Monument Valley KOA sits just three miles from the entrance with full hookups and 75-foot sites, though campers mention road noise from Highway 163. Hummingbird Campground offers a quieter alternative with only seven sites and friendly family ownership at $30 per night.
Free dispersed camping exists on nearby BLM land, including Valley of the Gods - dubbed "mini Monument Valley" - along a 17-mile scenic loop road. Muley Point provides elevated camping with sweeping canyon views but requires navigating steep switchback roads. Both areas demand self-sufficiency and become impassable after rain.
The park's 17-mile Valley Drive requires vehicles capable of rough terrain and deep sand, with motorcycles and large RVs prohibited. Summer temperatures exceed 100°F regularly, making spring and fall optimal camping seasons. Campers rave about the exceptional stargazing opportunities with minimal light pollution. Wind can intensify quickly at elevated sites, and monsoon thunderstorms create challenging road conditions throughout the area.
"This RV park is located about 6 miles from Monument Valley, which is itself a wonderful experience. The park is very clean and well kept."
"The views around the property are gorgeous, and there are little hikes you can do right on the site. "
"Amazing view, friendly family, good location. Perfect for 1 night close to monument valley. Its basic, but great!"
"Great location, warm welcome, magnificent view close to Monument Valley. We ordered a local meal from the owner and we enjoyed it! I highly recommend. And thank you for the welcome!"
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Good location near the monument valley entrance and the border of utah and Arizona. This place is great and has everything you need."
"Really close to Monument Valley. We had a full hookup drive through site with lots of room. We took an amazing Monument Valley tour that picked us up at the campground- highly recommend."
from $45 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Right next to Monument Valley. The campground itself is sparse, but you're right in Monument Valley with amazing views. Take the rough road scenic drive. So worth it! "
"Hike-in for tents but drive-in for campers & RVs. Sunsets and the stars are breathtaking."
from $20 - $180 / night
Check Availability"There is no website for the place, no email and I’m not truly sure that’s a real phone number, but there are signs for this place along highway 163. It’s really a first come, first serve place."
"Went on a birthday road trip, with one of the main goals being getting to Monument Valley for sunrise photos."
from $25 / night
"Half the camp spots are right on the edge of the drop off to see the Gooseneck with the river. Great sunrise and sunset. You can just see (tiny) Monument Valley in the distance."
"10 per night dry camping. pit toilets near parking lot didn’t use so don’t know how they were. Beautiful views from the rim side sites."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"Arrowhead Campground just outside of Monument Valley Park is the perfect place to stay. The sites are clean. There are only seven sites so it’s quiet."
"Great little campground, located super close to the entrance to monument valley trail. Each camp has a picnic table, fire pit and little shaded gazebo. Only a few (5-6?)"
from $30 / night
Check Availability"19 miles south of Monument Valley- perfect location."
"Stayed here close to monument valley so I could be there for sunrise. Roads are pretty okay, camping areas are not very even. No one was here when I got here."
"Make sure you don’t drive jn when it’s wet. And be careful with huge rigs- there are some steeper inclines on some of the hills. 4 wheel drive helps. Sunset and sunrises are heavenly!"
"There are sites for tents and small rvs and beautiful views of buttes and towers surrounding you. To the south is the iconic Monument Valley."
from $75 / night
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GuidePay your $10 and pick an area to park (no numbered sites). There's a few more established sites near entrance with picnic tables and shade covers, but mostly park anywhere along the cliff. Restrooms are near entrance only. There are various fire rings along the bluff. Beautiful 360 degree views. Pretty amazing place and you shouldn't have trouble getting a spot. We had 4 bars AT&T 4GLTE.
TravelerBe sure to take the left road at the first fork in the dirt road; otherwise you’ll end up in the area posted Private Property. We found a great, quiet spot off the dirt road with a fire ring and about .6 miles down a narrower path to a great beach area on the San Juan River.
GuideNice space between sites and very quiet. Only $10 a night. Well managed and clean.
TravelerJust settled in. We traveled about 2 miles in and found a nice spot. It was around 2 pm and there were plenty of spots but people were scoping the site. Tomorrow we will drive the rest of the road and maybe move closer to some of the hiking trails, but we have a good spot at 1-2 bars so may be more at night. Beautiful
LegendMy first time in the Four Corners area and I am hooked!! Compared to the campgrounds in town which run $100 easy, this $15 a night site was way easier to swallow. There is a ton of boondocking available on either end of Bluff, UT but I liked having toilets and water available, also the campground is nested in the San Juan River valley so you don't get the winds that you would out in the other areas.
There are a lot of people using this spot to start/finish the river expeditions, a lot of school trips were also happening when we were there, always fun to see the kids who are so excited. So much to do from this location, literally every turn you will find incredible history. Day trips to some of the further locations in Arizona and Colorado but not far at all. We chose Bluff over Cortez or any of the Ute or Navajo locations because of the price of this campground. 15 minutes to the Valley of the Gods, 45 minutes to Monument Valley, 75 minutes to Hovenweep, Bear Ears, Montezuma Canyon, Shiprock, you name it all close by.
Sites are varied so if you have large rig will need to get the right one. East side camp is smaller rigs or tenting, West side of camp has the larger sites.
GuideThere's two different campgrounds at this monument. Both are free. Sunset View is in better shape with newer asphalt driveways and flush toilets. Canyon view is primitive but if you can get a spot on the canyon side it's beautiful. We got AT&T 1 bar of 5G at Sunset. It was windy. I would definitely recommend, and the Canyon is stunning. It's FREE!
ScoutThis is a dirt road off the highway with tons of dirt roads once you’ve turned off. Loads of campsites and spots. No amenities.
Scoutthis rugged campground has the view to beat all views. Morning or evening on the gooseneck of the San Juan River. Dark sky nights that are stupendous. Vault toilets and trash bins. Close to Valley of the Gods.
ScoutA+++ RATE # "1" Wonderful shady park, Nice and level with lots of shade! Super friendly staff and the cleanest rv park you could ask for, The atmosphere was super relaxing and the restrooms and showers were top notch and the price was very affordable, You’ll be glad you chose Cottonwood RV Park .WE WILL BE BACK TO STAY IN THE FUTURE !!!!! AWESOME JOB COTTONWOOD RV PARK IN BLUFF UTAH !!!
Monument Valley camping accommodations provide direct access to the sandstone formations standing 1,000 feet high across the Arizona-Utah border. Elevation ranges from 5,200 to 6,000 feet, creating cold winter nights but mild spring and fall temperatures. Campgrounds within tribal lands require permits while dispersed camping options exist on nearby BLM land with minimal facilities and often challenging access roads.
Hike the Wildcat Trail: Accessible from The View Campground, this 3.7-mile trail offers close encounters with the Mittens formations. "We took the site that had trees for shade. Each site had a picnic table and fire pit. The campground has a cute history and fun touristy things to check out," notes Stacie H. from Gouldings RV and Campground.
Try Navajo cuisine: Several campsites offer authentic meals prepared by local families. "The hosts mom makes delicious navajo fry bread for 18$ a plate. This place is a hidden gem among all the other places near monument valley," explains Amber from Arrowhead Campground.
Visit Mexican Hat rock formation: Located 19 miles south of Monument Valley, this unique balanced rock formation offers additional photo opportunities. "We were able to stay on the short pull through row & got a view to die for! Those with small class c, truck camper & tent sites got the front row, which is completely unobstructed," reports Cynthia K. at Monument Valley KOA.
Take a guided Jeep tour: Many campers recommend exploring backcountry areas with knowledgeable Navajo guides. "We've camped here several times, but never hang out at the campground. We mainly use it as a jumping point to explore all the other things this area has to offer. Definitely take a Jeep tour. We did a tour that included a dinner and Indian ceremony," advises Debi R.
Star viewing: The minimal light pollution creates exceptional night sky viewing opportunities. "Every night a spectacular sunset. Every morning a fabulous sunrise. This is a low light campground, so a star filled night sky not tainted with mercury vapor lights," explains Cynthia K. from Monument Valley KOA.
Cultural interactions: Many campers appreciate learning directly from Navajo families who own and operate campgrounds. "Jeremy, the host is very accommodating. His extended family has been on the land for two hundred years. If you need anything like a guided tour of the park or Navajo Tacos, he likely has a relative that can help you out," notes John A.
Affordability of primitive sites: Several campsites offer basic amenities at lower costs than the resort options. "We paid $26 for a tent spot that our van was easily able to access. For the 3 night stay Under $120 it was perfect, which included our grass site for two tent's a fire ring with grill insert and a picnic table," shares Daniel L.
Shower facilities: Clean, accessible showers are frequently mentioned as a valued amenity. "The bath house looked brand new. Very clean. New laundry room too. Very nice, courteous staff," reports Cynthia K.
Temperature extremes: Desert conditions create significant day-to-night temperature swings. "We visited Memorial Day Weekend. The campground was empty because it was HOT. The campground is a basic dirt field with only a few small trees," explains Stacie H.
Wind considerations: Exposed campsites can experience strong winds with blowing sand. "When the wind is up, it howls through the area. I don't think you could find a campground within thirty miles that was protected from it. That said, the sand blows through Arrowhead pretty severely," warns John A.
Road conditions: Many access roads require careful navigation and become impassable in wet conditions. "The road to the campground is dirt but totally fine, even for a big RV," reports Phil from Hummingbird Campground.
Limited water access: Most dispersed camping requires bringing all water supplies. "It's a breathtakingly beautiful spot with a fair amount of simple pull offs for camping. Unless it's raining or just finished there won't be any water," advises Jeff V. about Valley of the Gods Dispersed Camping.
Consider campgrounds with indoor facilities: Some locations offer indoor amenities for cooling off during hot days. "The indoor pool was closed in February. Also laundry facilities were under renovation. All in all great if you need a hookup, but not a lot of privacy," reports Kate T.
Wildlife awareness: Encounters with local wildlife are common at many campsites. "Hummingbirds galore. Mule deer, coyotes. Amazing night sky. No cell service," shares Ariel & John W. about their stay at Dispersed Mexican Hat Camping.
Bathroom access: Toilet facilities vary widely between established and dispersed sites. "People were great. Did not use the bathrooms or shower which are all outside and with the wind blowing very dusty and cold. Had a great hiking trail that takes about 15 minutes to hike up," notes Larry K.
Dog considerations: Several campsites allow pets, but encounters with free-roaming dogs can occur. "There were several dogs around. They were so cute and one of them went on the hike with us. Only down side was the dog was constantly trying to get into our tent- even jumping at the side of it," cautions Jordan.
Limited hookup availability: Most locations offer minimal or no hookups for RVs. "Just a parking lot with restrooms and showers. Unbelievable place but not from the parking lot/campground," advises Elsa C. about The View Campground.
Site spacing concerns: RV sites at most established campgrounds are closely positioned. "The RV sites are basically just a slotted parking lot with a picnic table each. No hookups of any kind," reports Ben about his stay at The View Campground.
Access road considerations: Many campgrounds require navigating unpaved roads. "Accessible with a 28 ft RV, although care needs to be taken when entering the road off the main road as there is a steep gradient on the other side of the ramp. Campground is on red sand so care is needed with parking your RV," warns Lauren S.
Generator restrictions: Several campgrounds near Monument Valley prohibit generators, making battery management important. "This KOA is located right across the road from some of the manor buttes in Monument Valley, right in the heart of Navaho Country. All the sites have full hookups," explains Nita D.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tent camping available in Monument Valley?
Yes, tent camping is definitely available in Monument Valley. The View Campground offers hike-in tent sites with breathtaking views of the monuments. At Hummingbird Campground, you can enjoy basic but friendly tent camping with amazing views in a family-run setting. For those looking for a more specialized option, Rent A Tent Monument Valley provides tent rental services for visitors who don't have their own equipment. Many campers recommend arriving early to secure the best tent sites with unobstructed views.
What is the best campground in Monument Valley?
The View Campground offers stunning panoramic views from every angle, making it a top choice for those wanting the most spectacular Monument Valley experience. For those seeking more amenities, Gouldings RV and Campground is highly rated for its cleanliness, accessibility to Monument Valley (about 6 miles away), and additional features like hiking trails to a nearby arch, grocery store, laundry facilities, and shuttle service to the lodge. Both locations provide unique advantages depending on whether you prioritize views or amenities.
Are there campgrounds with pools in Monument Valley?
Swimming pools are not a common amenity at campgrounds in Monument Valley due to the remote desert location and water conservation concerns. Monument Valley KOA offers clean facilities and various amenities, but reviews don't mention a pool. Similarly, Sleeping Bear Campground provides basic services but no pool. The desert climate and water scarcity in this region make pools impractical for most establishments. If swimming is important for your trip, consider staying at hotels in nearby towns like Kayenta or Mexican Hat that might offer pools, then visit Monument Valley as a day trip.
Can you go fishing while camping in Monument Valley?
Fishing opportunities are extremely limited within Monument Valley itself as the area is predominantly desert with few significant water bodies. For fishing options while camping in the region, you'll need to venture to nearby locations like Goosenecks State Park Campground, where the San Juan River flows below (though access is challenging). Alternatively, consider Valley of the Gods Dispersed Camping as a base camp, then take day trips to San Juan River access points near Mexican Hat. Be aware that fishing regulations on Navajo Nation lands may differ from state regulations, so check permit requirements before fishing.
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