The View Campground
Carly E.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 17, 2018

The VIEW is the reason to stay here!

The View Campground is located in Monument Valley on the Navajo Tribal land. There is an additional $5 fee to enter the tribal area, in addition to the camping fee. The campground area consists of RV sites (basically a series of parking spots parallel to each other with a picnic table), and the tent sites are hike-in only from the parking area. We stayed one night in a campervan in an RV site. I reserved the site ahead of time, and on arrival we were given a map with the occupied sites marked off, and we were able to choose our own site from the remaining sites. It's not called "the View" for nothing! Our site had a phenomenal view of the Mittens, and sunrise and sunset were stunning. While there we drove the 17 mile scenic drive around the monuments, and in the morning ran the 4 mile Wildcat trail. What a unique place to stay. It was VERY windy when we were there, but we were able to position our van so that cooking, etc. wasn't an issue. There are cabins adjacent to the camping area, and a hotel and store on the way in (we didn't stop at this). The staff were very friendly. Bathrooms were very clean and showers were available at no extra cost, which was great! (we were given an access code to the bathrooms on check in). No fires were allowed. The site is pretty pricey as it is essentially a bare parking spot; but this is the most beautiful parking spot I have ever slept in ;). Potable water was available at the far end of the campground. A one night stay was perfect for us to experience the area. The camp sites are not great for just hanging around at, but there are other tours (jeep, horseback) that you could take advantage of.

Camp site was about $40. A credit card was required for the camp site. The park entry fee was cash only. Sites ~17 - 24 (or 25, can't remember) had the most unobstructed view.

SiteSite 23
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  • Review photo of The View Campground by Carly E., May 17, 2018
  • Review photo of The View Campground by Carly E., May 17, 2018
  • Review photo of The View Campground by Carly E., May 17, 2018
  • Review photo of The View Campground by Carly E., May 17, 2018
  • Review photo of The View Campground by Carly E., May 17, 2018
  • Review photo of The View Campground by Carly E., May 17, 2018
  • Review photo of The View Campground by Carly E., May 17, 2018
  • Review photo of The View Campground by Carly E., May 17, 2018
  • Review photo of The View Campground by Carly E., May 17, 2018