Arrowhead Campground

We stayed at #5 for 1 night. #5 is furthest from toilet but also furthest from anyone else. Only 6 sites total making this place very private. 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. The hosts dad is one of the friendliest ppl ive ever met.

Pros- views, privacy, 5 mins from town, trail close by, brand new tables/awnings for each site including a fire pit

Cons- extras; youll be asked if u want fry bread tacos. These are convenient and delicious, however our request for no cheese on one was overlooked so my son missed out. If u have allergies just really make sure u stress that when ordering.
While we were eating, we were approached by women selling jewelry. The timing was poor and although i made a purchase, i felt very pressured and would have liked to shop when i wasn't trying to feed the fam.

Overall we loved our stay!!

The views were fantastic. Soft red sand and perfect views

There are a few families close to the entrance to the park that have small campgrounds. From what I can see, this one is the best. Camping at Arrowhead gives you the feel that you are alone (or almost alone) in the desert with a surreal view of ancient mittens outside your tent or RV window. The experience is close to boon docking. Each of the five sites have a picnic table, fire pit, and shade structure. There is a shared pit toilet in the far corner of the three acre campground. It is super clean. There is no water, but if you need a jug filled, the host can help you out.  The surface is pretty flat and close enough to level that setting up your rig is easy. 

What really sets this place apart is the view. That's what you are coming to the Monument Valley for, and the place has got it. The sites are set up in a semi circle. Each has an excellent view of a handful of the distant mittens. 

All the sites have great views. I recommend sites three or five. My guess is that they will expand soon. Future sites may end up behind the original five and may have obstructed views.

Jeremy, the host is very accommodating. He meets each camper as they arrive (at lease as we have been able to observe). 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. We got picked up for a tour of the private sections of the park at our campsite. 

We are spending three nights in the area, so I had a chance to check out a few other campgrounds. The campground inside the park is simply a big gravel parking lot with RV's lined up in a row. They allow about twenty feet between units. We would have stayed there if they allowed dogs. I'm glad we brought our dog along. Otherwise, we would have missed this place. If you want hook ups or other amenities, there are other places to stay a couple of miles away (try Gouldings).

The one downside I'll share is the wind. 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. 

We are really happy that we happened to choose this place. If we come back to the area, we are staying here.