NPS advises against entering from Sawmill on Route 7 because part is unpaved and unmaintained. Use the paved approaches identified by NPS from Tsaile or Chinle.
We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.
Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.
About Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Canyon de Chelly preserves a canyon landscape that remains home to Diné families. The National Park Service and Navajo Nation share stewardship of its cultural and natural resources; access to canyon areas follows specific tribal and park rules.
Mapped hiking trails.
OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped Arizona portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.
Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026.