Best Route from I-40 to Momument Valley

Thanks everyone! We do have reservations for 2 nights at Gouldings. Cant wait for June to get here!!!!

We did this run June 2014 from Santa Fe. We dropped almost to ABQ and likewise did the 550 to 64 to 160 to 163 route pulling a 32 foot TT with a gas pick-up. Very heavy mining/18 wheeler traffic starting about 30 miles before Farmington, and roads after Farmington were not marked well. All in all, though, it was a nice adventure and a decent route.

The view into Monument Valley from the tent area of Gouldings Camp Ground is unbelievable. We took the guided tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. The valley road isn't horrible, but notice there are no stores or repair shops around, but there are 3-4 windshield replacement shops nearby. Follow the money.....

While you're in the area, Hovenweep Nation Monument is pretty cool too.

Don't pass up Canyon de Chelly.
Take 191 to Chinle. Tour Canyon de Chelly.
North of Chinle, bear left on Indian Road 59 to 160.
Left on 160 to 163 at Kayenta.
163 north to Monument Valley.

Both are well maintained 2 lane roads (one in each direction). Desert scenery without many fuel stops, so fill up on the 40. We stayed at Goulding's RV park and took a self guided tour through Monument Valley in the Saturn Vue. The self guided and guided tour road is really a rutted jeep trail, so if you don't have a high clearance toad just take the guided tour. We had a fantastic time, traveling with friends. Goulding's also had a nice restaurant.
Happy Trails.

Personally.......I-40 take 550 out of Albuquerque to 64 to 160 to 163.


Hate traveling Interstates and avoid them as much as possible