This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the Colorado Plateau. In this place called Tsegi, their homes and images tell us their stories. Today, the park and Navajo
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursNorth Rim Drive, South Rim Drive, 9 overlooks open daily all year round. The Welcome Center is open daily from 8AM to 5PM and closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Welcome Center gates open and close dai
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
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- Contact 9286745500 · cach_interpretation@nps.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Canyon de Chelly National Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Canyon de Chelly National Monument?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you camp at Canyon de Chelly National Monument?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include concrete sidewalk, Face Rock Overlook, Massacre Cave Overlook, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
North Rim Drive, South Rim Drive, 9 overlooks open daily all year round. The Welcome Center is open daily from 8AM to 5PM and closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Welcome Center gates open and close dai
Nearby sites
NPS Photo/LHenio National Park Service Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Jeffrey Beall / CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Gateway
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.