Navajo Nation
Last year we went from Denver to Moab and then to St George and south to Big River/Parker. This year we may be in Moab again so I'm wondering how people feel about going south through the reservation...
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rjxj wrote:We have spent a considerable amount of time in and around the tribal lands of Arizona and New Mexico and truly enjoyed our time there.
...I'll keep researching and see how it goes... We primarily boondock so camping and orv trails are another research issue...
Unless you are a Tribal Member, you will likely need a permit for recreational activities if you are permitted access at all to areas outside of developments or areas specifically open to the general public. I can recall signs on BIA-13 between Chinle and Shiprock advising that access to the tribal lands away from the few scenic vista parking areas was prohibited without a permit. Same thing in Salt River Canyon in Arizona. At Canyon De Chelly and Monument Valley you need a guide to access some areas. We have visited areas where only tribal members may access/enter certain streets. If you visit some of the historic pueblos, you may not be allowed to take pictures or may have to purchase a photo permit. In my experience, it is always a good idea to ask before taking a picture of Tribal members. When driving be on the lookout for cattle. horses, dogs and children; they are all free range.
