Historic
Navajo County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Free NPS unit on the Navajo Nation protecting Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings in Tsegi Canyon country. The paved Sandal Trail from the visitor center ends at the Betatakin Overlook—the only self-guided view of the alcove dwellings—with ranger-led hikes to Betatakin (seasonal) and overnight Keet Seel trips by reservation.
| Region | Navajo County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.6817, -110.5315 |
| Access | Paved AZ-564 off US-160 (~9 mi) to visitor center; Sandal Trail 1.3 mi RT paved to overlook |
| Agency | NPS Navajo National Monument |
| Era | Cliff dwellings occupied ~1250–1300 CE (Betatakin, Keet Seel, Inscription House) |
| Nearby | Kayenta, Monument Valley (tribal park), Tsegi Canyon country |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
Map preview
The interactive map and its tiles load only when requested.
Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.