Navajo National Monument Visitor Center — Attraction in Four Corners States

Wow! Some things you never know existed until you drive off the main roads. This was quite a nice surprise and something unexpected. We were expecting maybe a stone monument, not really knew but once we walked about 1/2 a mile down the dwelling was amazing and the history of this place is something everyone should see. The visitors center is nice and small but has nice exhibits, a short informative video and restrooms. They have RV camping as well no hookups but the sites are beautiful and not right next to each other. The views are fantastic as well. It had just snowed the night before which made this more beautiful I think. Just goes to show don’t pass up a sign that says there’s something...

It snowed while we were at the free campsite that they offer so the trails were limited. We walked the main trail down to the Cliff dwellings overlook. The path was cleared and easy on the way down but there is a steady incline coming back towards the visitor center.

There’s quite a few exhibits behind the visitor center such as dinosaur footprints and a hogan example. Easy to get to for any age.

Would have loved for the information in the gift shop to be extended a bit more. Example being more information about the foliage and wildlife that are present at this park.

The signs at the overlook were slightly worn and difficult to read.

Definitely take binoculars!

Lots of parking for any...

We were there early February. The lady at the centre was very helpful. She set us on the path (maintained) asphalt down to look at the Betatakin Puebloan ruins. These are from around 1250-1300. The trail is good and we (two fat old people in their 60s) managed it. Wasn’t easy, but made it with no real stops except at the bottom for viewing. The visitor centre is well laid out and has lots of things for most tastes. A good zoom lens is a help to see the real details. Excellent visit. Take the time and enjoy. PS We saw mountain lion tracks in the snow around the edge of the track...