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Camp Near Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on the Utah-Arizona border
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Visiting Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Straddling the Utah-Arizona border is the remarkable Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. You may have seen the unique mitten-shaped butte formations on a Western movie but there is nothing quite as amazing as seeing the formations up close looming in front of you! This region is comprised of a rich, red sandy landscape dotted with rock formations protruding up from the ground, carved by years of erosion into unique shapes and groupings. The area is a great place to visit and experience fantastic photo opportunities and stunning scenery. With so much to see and do in the area, many visitors look for camping opportunities nearby and the Monument Valley KOA campground is just a few short miles from the entrance to the park. Tent and RV campers will find a great base to set up for an overnight visit or a longer stay while venturing into the surrounding areas of Utah and Arizona.
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Experiencing Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Utah-Arizona border
To experience Monument Valley, you will take the scenic 17-mile Valley Drive, a primitive and bumpy dirt road that weaves around the formations and viewpoints. It takes about two hours to travel the route with stops along the way. Many people take their own vehicle and enjoy admiring the landscape and taking photos at their leisure. Others prefer to leave the driving to someone else, and there are Navajo-guided tour companies that will take you around the park and into backcountry areas such as Ear of the Wind and Tear Drop Arch that are off-limits to those traveling on their own. Several companies also offer horseback tours for a unique way to experience these impressive formations. There are also amazing viewpoints right at the visitor’s center!Things to See in Monument Valley
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Artist’s Point Overlook
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Bird Spring
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Camel Butte
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Elephant Butte
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John Ford’s Point Overlook
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North Window Overlook
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The Hub
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The Mittens, West Mitten Butte and East Mitten Butte
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The Thumb
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Three Sisters
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Totem Pole and Yei Bi Chei
Fun Facts About Monument Valley
Keep an eye out for scenery from the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Area featured in these films:
2001: A Space Odyssey
A Million Ways to Die In the West
Forrest Gump
How the West Was Won
Mission Impossible II
National Lampoon’s Vacation
Once Upon a Time in the West
Stagecoach
The Lone Ranger
The Searchers
Transformers: Age of Extinction
Nearby Attractions to Monument Valley
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Edge of the Cedars State Park and Museum
Four Corners Monument
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument
Mexican Hat
Natural Bridges National Monument
Valley of the Gods
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KOA Campgrounds Near Monument Valley
With over 500 KOA campgrounds in the United States and Canada, you'll find 1 KOA campground near Monument Valley.
Camping near Monument Valley At The Monument Valley KOA Journey
Towering red pillars of sandstone give this valley its name and create the striking setting for this new KOA. It's a bold, broad landscape, where you'll be awestruck by sunrises and sunsets right from your full-hookup RV Site or Tent Site. When the skies darken, your hosts know to keep the lights low and focused downward to protect what is one of America's most brilliant stargazing areas. Step outside to experience a night sky like few have seen, awash in sparkling stars. A scenic drive will lead you to inspiring views, made famous by Hollywood movies filmed in the area over the years. For deeper insights into the local Navajo culture and Anasazi heritage, take a half- or full-day jeep tour with a Navajo guide. Local guided photography tours are available too. More grand landscapes await in every direction, including the Grand Canyon, Arches and Zion national parks and archaeological treasures like Hovenweep National Monument.Although we do have a wifi network on site, please understand that due to our remote location we are limited as to what we can offer our guests. Our system CAN NOT support streaming or peer to peer applications. Your access will be limited to basic internet usage such as Email and web browsing. Thank you for understanding. Also be advised that there are limited cellular signals in the area and NO over the air TV channels. Max pull thru: 80 feet.
Ray, the manager was awesome. He helped us with scheduling our sight seeing, helped us with a couple concerns about our camper and even made time to have dinner with us, and we felt as if we were family and not just a paying customer. We came in as strangers and left knowing we have a really good friend to come back to visit. Also the bathrooms and grounds were clean and well kept.
July, 22, 2021, RV Camper
Raymond, the campground manager was awesome. He helped to get our water heater working. He was personable, friendly and helpful.
July, 21, 2021, RV Camper
You wake up and can't believe your eyes. There isn't much out in the middle of the desert, but the man at the front desk directing us to a cool place to eat in Gouding and we had a great time looking for lizards!
July, 21, 2021, RV Camper
We stayed there to shorten our trip home. It was a very clean KOA with nice views and a nice host.
July, 20, 2021, RV Camper
What a wonderful, delightful and helpful staff. I would and have already recommended to friends that this is the place to stay while they are visiting the area. Plenty of space and very clean facilities.
July, 19, 2021, RV Camper
* The directions provided are estimated, please confirm directions to and from the KOA to your destination.
Monument Valley KOA Journey Amenities
- 50 Max Amp
- 75' Max Length
- Firewood
- KampK9®
Hours / Operation
Open All Year
Check-In/Check-Out Times
All Sites
Check-in: 1:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
Contact
Reserve: 800-562-3424
Info: 800-562-3424
Email: monumentvalleycamp@gmail.com
Milepost 2, Highway 163
Monument Valley, UT 84536
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KOA Journey Campgrounds
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journeys Feature:
- Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
- Premium Tent Sites
- Well lit after hours check-in service
KOA Holiday Campgrounds
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
KOA Holidays Feature:
- RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
- Deluxe Cabins with full baths
- Premium Tent Sites
- Group meeting facilities
KOA Resort Campgrounds
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts Feature:
- RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
- Deluxe Cabins with full baths and linens
- Premium Tent Sites
- Resort-style pools
- Indoor and outdoor group facilities