Good to know
- Tickets
- Free. There is no entrance fee; guided hikes are free but limited in size.
- Time needed
- 2 hours for the visitor center and overlook trails, or a full day for a guided Betatakin hike.
- Best time
- Late May to early September for Betatakin hikes. Spring and fall are cooler for the rim trails.
- Getting there
- Kayenta is about 30 minutes away; the park road starts near Shonto junction on US 160. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is about 2.5 hours by car; Page is about 1.5 hours.
Where to stay nearby
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Navajo National Monument questions
Can you hike to Betatakin?
Yes, but only with a ranger, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Sign up in person at the visitor center; hikes can be cancelled for staffing or weather.
How do you get a Keet Seel permit?
Keet Seel is visited on limited overnight trips in spring and fall, booked through the park. The 2026 trips are full, so check nps.gov for the next season's sign-up.
What time zone is Navajo National Monument in?
It follows the Navajo Nation, which uses daylight saving time, so in summer it is one hour ahead of most of Arizona.
