Canyon de Chelly National Monument
The monument covers 83,840-acres and is within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation. It encompasses the floors and rims of the three major canyons: de Chelly, del Muerto, and Monument. Tourists are strictly prohibited away from paved roads and the White House Trail without a Navajo guide. The White House Trail, accessed from the South Rim, descends into the canyon and winds through cottonwoods and willows to the White House ruins. There are many scenic overlooks along the Rim Road that offer opportunities to use your binoculars.
The cottonwoods and Russian olives at the mouth of Canyon de Chelly have yielded several Eastern vagrants.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Apache
Directions: The Welcome Center is about 3 miles (4.8 km) from Highway 191 in Chinle.
Latitude: 36.1505
Longitude: -109.5137
Operational Hours: Open regular business hours
Admission or Fees: None
Habitats: Desert, Pinyon-juniper Forest, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
There are several overlooks on the rim drives that are wheelchair accessible.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Zone-tailed Hawk
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Burrowing Owl, Greater Roadrunner, Western Kingbird, White-winged Dove
Contact Information
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
National Park Service
P.O. Box 588
Chinle, AZ 86503
Phone: 928-674-5500
Website: https://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htm
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L292003
Additional Resources:
Birding the Navajo and Hopi Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible Overlooks
