Navajo National Monument Canyon View Campground

Canyon View and Sunset View campgrounds are both free in the Navajo National Monument. Sunset view is below and open year round. Canyon View is closed in the winter. 

I camped in Sunset view and took the short walk up the road to check Canyon view out. The gate was closed. There's a gravel road that runs through the campground and although the sites are gravel, they appear to be more level than the paved sites in Sunset View.

Most of the sites looked like they were pull-through. While the site limit is 28 feet, it does look like they could accommodate a longer rig. A few of the sites are set right up to the edge of the canyon with amazing views. 

No running water. Pit toilets. Picnic tables at each site. No fires allowed at all here. 

Not sure when they open. I'm here at the end of March, but this is an amazing free find.

You would expect to pay $ for a place like this. Camped in space 1 in Sunset . Canyon View CG was closed.Only one bar of Verizon but it got the job done.

Nice campground with a clean bathroom. Small spaces best for vans, tents and small campers under 22'. Best part is it's FREE! Nice sunset views and nearby short hikes to see the canyon and ruins.

Nice large flat sites overlooking the canyon along a gravel road. No crowding. There are three pit toilets in the campground and picnic tables and a grill at each site. Very nice. We were delighted to visit the national monument and so glad we could stay here overnight.

We pulled in after 10pm to find several open Campgrounds. Road off the highway is 50mph and very smooth.

The visitor center has super friendly staff and lots of history on the Pueblo natives. The camp spots are first come, first served. Running water toilets and sinks. Camping luxury !!

got there pretty early so almost all the sites were open. Started filling up around 4 pm. Very quiet and all the sites were well kept.

What a gem of a campground. Arrived around 5pm and there were several sites to choose from. I went with Site 2 as no one was in Site 1 and it was close to the bathrooms. It also was tucked away from Site 3.

2-3 bars of reliable T-Mobile 3G/LTE. Faucet (Running Water) is still OFF. Enjoyed a very quiet night under the stars.

Staff was extremely friendly at the welcome center. They do not charge for camping spots, and they are first come, first serve. There are also different campgrounds. The lower camp has more to offer, but the sites are closer together. I camped in the upper camp, and the spots each had a picnic table and grill. Also, 2 toilets located in that section. Beware, the first campsite I tried to camp at, was the last one in the row and was full of rattle snakes. So I agreed they owned that spot and moved on to another spot. Views were great and trails well maintained. The road up to the grounds is a climb, so larger rigs will need to be prepared for that.

This is a great spot! Stopped here twice in the past few months. Just to note, my internet speed test was using Starlink.

Very helpful staff with so much knowledge about the area. We chose the perfect time to visit, no crowds, easy access to camping, wild asses all over the place. Watch out for them in the early morning. The hiking trails were top notch! People were harvesting piñon nuts while we were here. We have been here several different times in our teardrop camper.

We weren't sure what to expect traveling through mostly desert but after turning off 160 on to the road in it was clear the landscape was changing. By the time we arrived at the campground we were so hoping there was space available as the views and surroundings were incredible. The visitor center is very cool with information about the Navajo history and culture, and trails are remarkable if a bit challenging. We are so grateful to the Navajo Nation for sharing this with us, we will be back!

This was such a great spot! The lot was paved, running water at the toilets, quiet site and the stars were AMAZING! We’ll most defiantly come back if we’re ever out this way.

We chose this CG off of TheDyrt and gave it a try. Rolled in around 2PM, it was nearly empty. Great CG. Staff at the Visitor Center was very friendly. Spot 14, as you can see had a great view and the sunset on this mid fall cold evening was outstanding.

The “but” part. It is a tight fit. I’d estimate that half the sites are single parking and will only accommodate a van or small Class C motorhome. At least three that I saw have a pretty steep slope front to back. Tents no problem. The pull through spaces will not permit a slide to be out due to blocking the road. We have a 26 ft trailer and a 3/4 ton truck. I wouldn’t try anything larger than this. Heed the warning sign at the entrance, 27’ trailer, 28’ motorhome, nothing larger. Essentially if it were busy and your equipment is on the larger end, your space choices will be limited.

I’ll close on a positive note. It’s still FREE! The cave dwellings and history are not to be missed. ✌️Out!

This has to be one of the the best free campgrounds I have ever been too. Paved roads , paved sites and a bathhouse . Plus a fabulous view

Surprise! Free camping at an incredible national monument…not to be missed.

This campsite was great. Perfect for popping in and out. We stayed one night and it was extremely quiet and peaceful.

This is an unexpected jewel in my travels. There's a campground that is free and first come, first serve. The actual monument is stunning, and there's a few good hikes.

That dirt road had a washout that caught me by surprise. Went nose first into it, finding more and more damage as I try to get it to a big city to repair. Kept going up the mountain. Gorgeous views, so much history. Place felt sacred. Couldn’t even camp, chased out by weather. 25 degrees and snowfall is no place for a damaged car.

9 miles off 160 on 564 it remote. Camp on side of canyon or sunset view. It's 7,300 up and next to Tsegi Canyon. There are trails to view ancient pueblo dwellings. NPS has info, maps. Last 3 nights I was the only camper in the Canyon View site. My pics show the edge of my popup at my campsite and the canyon it overlooks.

Camp site (Teardrop camping)

We stayed at the Sunset View CG since the Canyon View CG was closed when we got there. Both campgrounds are very close to each other. We took the unpaved road to get to the top of the hill where the CG was and it was a slow & shaky drive..... There is a paved road so don't be fooled by Waze :)

CG is very quiet and has scenic sites that are well spaced out. The sites were big enough and paved well to easily park teardrop trailers and RVs. It felt very private with not many people on the campground. The wind in October was pretty strong so be prepared.

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Facilities / Amenities

Bathrooms were clean but no showers. The cleaning station was locked because of cold. No fire rings on the camp site but there are picnic tables.

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Surrounding area

This campground is close to the visitor center. The night sky and the sunset were fabulous!

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A must stop - we cannot believe this campground is free and so unpopular. There are full service restrooms with a camp sink outside, charcoal grills and picnic tables at each site. Note that fires are not permitted and sites do not have fire rings. We arrived around 5pm on a Monday on our way from North Rim Grand Canton to Monument Vally and Arches. There were only 4 or 5 others here and about 30 sites. The sites are spread out and have great privacy between them thanks to vegetation. The temperature is mild and we’re in for a fantastic sunset view from our site tonight (#4)!

Nice, easy to find campground with beautiful views!!! Wish I could have spent more time here to explore a bit more, but I have no complaints! No campfires allowed, but grills are provided on site. Loved our time here!