sunset view free campground

With 31 paved sites and flush toilets, this free campground sits directly adjacent to Navajo National Monument Visitor Center. The paved road provides easy access for RVs up to 28 feet, though most sites require leveling blocks due to uneven terrain. Some sites offer pull-through configurations.

Each site includes a picnic table and charcoal grill. Fires are prohibited, but charcoal grilling appears permitted based on the provided equipment. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and maintains a steady flow of visitors without typically reaching capacity. Sites 11-16 receive particular praise from campers for their positioning.

The location provides immediate access to hiking trails leading to ancient cliff dwellings and the monument's visitor center. Kevin M. notes the area offers "great hikes to cliffside dwellings" with "super clean and private" campsites. Dark skies make the area suitable for stargazing, while the western exposure delivers the sunsets that give the campground its name.

The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring Monument Valley and includes an overlook of nearby Hopi villages within the national monument. For those seeking additional camping options in the region, places to camp around Shonto provide alternatives for extended area exploration.

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Map & Directionssunset view free campground is located in Arizona near Shonto

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Coordinates

36.6763445362474 N
110.54277080095389 W

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    Last on 5/22/26
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    Verified by 71 users
    Last on 6/1/26
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    Verified by 9 users
    Last on 6/1/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires


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Reviewed May. 8, 2026

Awesome place

Perfect just off the highway 9 miles. Free and has working toilet with sinks! Trails to hike and the best campsites 11-16.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by John S., May 8, 2026
Reviewed Apr. 9, 2026

Free camping for RVs

Its an amazing camping with paved road, BBQ, tables and bathrooms. First come, first serve. Its just pass the Navajo National Monument Visitor Center.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Bozhidar N., April 9, 2026
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Bozhidar N., April 9, 2026
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Bozhidar N., April 9, 2026
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Reviewed Mar. 31, 2026

Yes! Free!

Spent a few days here in March and there was a steady stream of visitors, but it was never full. 31 sites. All with a picnic table and charcoal grill. (Although fires are not allowed--but maybe charcoal is?) 

The road and all sites are paved. Most sites are not level, though. Some are pull through. The limit is 28 feet for RV. 

Navajo National Monument visitor center and several hiking trails are right here. Dark skies, beautiful sunsets. A great place to stop if you're going to Monument Valley. And don't miss the overlook of the Hopi villiage in the park.  A great find@

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Kathy B., March 31, 2026
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Kathy B., March 31, 2026
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Kathy B., March 31, 2026
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Reviewed Mar. 29, 2026

Seriously Great--for free!

This beautiful campground is free! Fully paved. Each site has a picnic table. No fires allowed. No water, but there is running water in the bathroom, including flush toilets. Several hikes, including an easy 1 mile hike to see Hopi ruins. 

31 sites total and many turned over each day. Get here early to get a spot. By sunset most sites are full.

All paved, but many are not level. Great views from some sites. Some pull through and some back in. Max length 28 feet.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Kathy B., March 29, 2026
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Kathy B., March 29, 2026
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Reviewed Dec. 11, 2025

Wow, and for free? Best one yet

It's not called sunset for nothing, great hikes to cliffside dwellings etc.. the visitor center rocks, and the campsites are amazing and no fees, super clean and private and a very nice flush toilets

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Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Kevin M., December 11, 2025
  • Review photo of sunset view free campground by Kevin M., December 11, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at sunset view free campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at sunset view free campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does sunset view free campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, sunset view free campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at sunset view free campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.