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You are experiencing one of the most majestic – and most photographed – points on earth. This great valley boasts sandstone masterpieces that tower at heights of 400 to 1,000 feet, framed by scenic clouds casting shadows that graciously roam the desert floor.
Look out over the Mittens, drive Tribal Park Loop, take a tour to more off-the-beaten-path parts of Monument Valley, hike the Wildcat Trail, watch the sunrise and the sunset, take a photography tour, and visit Forrest Gump Point.
Monument Valley (Navajo: Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, pronounced [tsʰépìːʔ ǹtsɪ̀skɑ̀ìː], meaning "valley of the rocks") is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of sandstone buttes, with the largest reaching 1,000 ft (300 m) above the valley floor. [1]
Encompassing 91,696 acres, Monument Valley forms part of the expansive Colorado Plateau. While commonly referred to as Monument Valley Park, the area's Navajo name, Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, offers a more authentic reflection of its character, which roughly translates into 'the valley of the rocks.'.
Monument Valley just hits differently. The red-sand desert floor stretches over 92,000 acres across the Utah-Arizona border, dotted with sandstone buttes and dirt roads. This region is best known for Monument Valley Tribal Park – a once frequent filming location for old Western movies.
Monument Valley Park is a desert region of the Colorado Plateau. It is not an official national park, but belongs to the Navajo Nation and thus, a Navajo Tribal Park. It’s a stunning collection of varying rock formations, famous for its dramatic sandstone buttes and mesas.
Monument Valley is sacred land to the Navajo people and an iconic landscape. We break down how you can visit, where to stay, what to do, and more. Skip to content