Save places from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more
Monument Valley
Sports Recreation
4.7 (4433 reviews)
This famous natural area on the Navajo Nation Reservation features towering red sandstone buttes.
Arizona
+1 435-727-5870
Did You Know?
Tribal Park
Monument Valley is not a national park, but a Navajo Tribal Park, meaning it's managed by the Navajo Nation.
Western Film Location
Monument Valley is synonymous with classic Western films, largely due to director John Ford, who filmed many of his iconic movies there.
Formation Material
The towering buttes and mesas of Monument Valley are primarily composed of sandstone, sculpted by millions of years of erosion.
Famous Buttes
Some of the most recognizable formations include the Merrick Butte, the Mitchell Butte, and the Totem Pole.
Highlights from Reviews
• amazing monuments
The towering red rock formations offer unforgettable views and a true American Southwest experience.
• scenic drive
The 17-mile scenic drive offers beautiful and highly picturesque views of the natural spots.
• peace and quiet
Offers a tranquil escape from city noise, ideal for stargazing and enjoying quiet nights.
• informative guides
The guides are very informative and friendly.
Featured in
Southwest Road Trip: Parks and Natural Wonders
Lake Powell, Valley of Fire State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park
American West Road Trip: Iconic Parks and Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite Valley, Arches National Park
Southwest Road Trip: Parks, Canyons, and Mountains
Durango, Million Dollar Highway, Zion National Park
Monument Valley's Iconic Red Rock Buttes and Scenic Wonders
Monument Valley Tribal Park Visitor Center, Monument Valley Scenic Drive, Wildcat Trail
Monument Valley Travel Guide: Goulding's Lodge & Park
Monument Valley Tribal Park Visitor Center, Oljato-Monument Valley, Goulding's Lodge
Scenic Drives Through Utah And Wyoming
Potash Road, Zion – Mount Carmel Highway, Teton Park Road
Utah's Red Rock Wonders And Southwest Scenery
Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Capitol Reef National Park
Utah's Iconic Red Rock Country Road Trips
Goosenecks State Park, Valley of the Gods Road, Highway 261
Scenic Road Trip Through Utah's Parks and Canyons
Durango, Box Cañon Falls Park, Bryce Canyon National Park
Southwest US National Parks and Natural Wonders Road Trip
Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Valley of Fire State Park
Southwest USA Road Trip: National Parks and Red Rock Wonders
Page, Las Vegas, Lake Powell