What RV Renters Know
- Last fuel and grocery stop before Monument Valley — fill up and stock up here
- Navajo National Monument (25 miles SW): Betatakin cliff dwelling tours, free admission
- Kayenta Township Campground: full hookups on the Navajo Nation, walking distance to Burger King
- Monument Valley is 24 miles north on US-163 — plan an early-morning arrival for best light
- No alcohol on the Navajo Nation — this includes your RV refrigerator at campgrounds
Frequently Asked Questions
What services are available in Kayenta for RV travelers?
Kayenta has a grocery store, fuel stations, a few fast food restaurants (including the only Burger King in the US with a Navajo Code Talkers exhibit), and a hospital. It is the main supply point before Monument Valley. Stock food, water, and fuel here — services become very limited in the 100+ miles of Navajo Nation in all directions.
What is Navajo National Monument near Kayenta?
Navajo National Monument protects three of the best-preserved ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings in the Southwest — Betatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House. Betatakin is accessible via a free ranger-led hike (limited to 25 people, first-come). Keet Seel requires an 8.5-mile round-trip hike with an overnight permit. Admission is free. The visitor center has exhibits on Ancestral Puebloan culture.
Can I camp at Navajo National Monument?
Yes. Navajo National Monument has two free campgrounds — Sunset View (RV hookups available) and Canyon View (tent and small RV sites). Both are first-come, first-served with no reservation system and no fee. Sites are at 7,300 ft elevation among pinyon-juniper woodland. Popular with hikers doing the Betatakin hike.