National Monument · Arizona, United States
Navajo National Monument
Navajo National Monument is a national monument in Arizona, United States, covering 360 acres (146 ha), established in 1909.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
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| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 360 acres (146 ha) |
| Established | 1909 |
| Coordinates | 36.6783° N, 110.5410° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Navajo National Monument
Navajo National Monument is a national monument located within the northwest portion of the Navajo Nation territory in northern Arizona, which was established to preserve three well-preserved cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people: Keet Seel (Broken Pottery) (Kitsʼiil), Betatakin (Ledge House) (Bitátʼahkin), and Inscription House (Tsʼah Biiʼ Kin). The monument is high on the Shonto plateau, overlooking the Tsegi Canyon system, west of Kayenta, Arizona. It features a visitor center with a museum, three short self-guided trails, two small primitive campgrounds that are free to the public, and a picnic area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Page Municipal Airport (PGA) · Page, United States · 53.0 miles away
- Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) · Grand Canyon - Tusayan, United States · 102.5 miles away
- Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) · Cortez, United States · 114.1 miles away
Parks nearby
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Goosenecks State Park
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Natural Bridges National Monument
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Navajo National Monument?
Navajo National Monument is in Arizona, United States (36.6783° N, 110.5410° W).
When was Navajo National Monument established?
Navajo National Monument was established in 1909, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Navajo National Monument?
Navajo National Monument covers 360 acres (146 ha).
Does Navajo National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes — Navajo National Monument has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/nava/ — Official park page.