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Before you go
Your trip to Oljato-Monument Valley.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Oljato-Monument Valley – Utah Destination Grand Canyon and northern Arizona about 610 km from Salt Lake City
How to get there
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Page Municipal Airport (PGA) Page · 200 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It sits along US‑163, about a two‑hour drive from Page, about three hours from Moab and roughly three and a half hours from Flagstaff. There is no public transportation; the nearest regional airport is Page.
How many days
One night lets you see both sunset and sunrise over the buttes and do the Valley Drive or a guided tour. Pass‑through visitors typically see the area in half a day.
When to go
From spring to autumn the days are usually pleasant, with strong heat in summer and afternoon storms from July to September. In winter it is cold and it can snow, but the low light enhances the rock formations.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The settlement and the park are isolated, tens of kilometers from neighboring towns, and there is no public transportation.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Oljato-Monument Valley
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Afternoon
Valley Drive
Drive the Valley Drive, the park’s dirt road, stopping at the overlooks for the Mittens, the Three Sisters and John Ford’s Point. Or take a guided tour with Navajos, which goes into areas closed to private vehicles.
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Evening
Sunset on the buttes
Return to the visitor center overlook to watch the sunset over the Mittens. Afterwards, enjoy the starry sky, far from city lights.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Monument Valley in Utah or Arizona?
Both. The valley straddles the state line, within the Navajo Nation. The settlement of Oljato‑Monument Valley is on the Utah side, and the tribal park visitor center, next to the border, is on the Arizona side.
What time zone is Oljato‑Monument Valley in?
The settlement and the tribal park follow Mountain Time with daylight saving: UTC‑7 in winter and UTC‑6 from March to November. During that period they are one hour ahead of Page and the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
Where to stay near Monument Valley?
In the settlement of Oljato‑Monument Valley on the Utah side, or at the hotel and campground inside the tribal park. Kayenta, Arizona, about 40 km away, and Mexican Hat, Utah, have other options.
Is there a gas station and store in Monument Valley?
There is a gas station and small shops in the settlement and in Kayenta, but distances are large. Fill up and bring water before heading onto the region’s roads.