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Roy_Lynne
Explorer
Oct 22, 2018

Monument Valley

We're just about ready to go, one more question and that's about Monument Valley. We already plan to go to Canyon de Chelley and Navajo National Monument on our way to Valley of the Gods, but I'm reading that Monument has become a pretty big tourist trap. We are not cheap but frugal. So those who have been there, Yea or Nay. Would you go back? Is it worth the $20 bucks to get in and the $35 to camp?
Thanks in advance
  • Busskipper's avatar
    Busskipper
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2018
    Roy&Lynne wrote:
    We're just about ready to go, one more question and that's about Monument Valley. We already plan to go to Canyon de Chelley and Navajo National Monument on our way to Valley of the Gods, but I'm reading that Monument has become a pretty big tourist trap. We are not cheap but frugal. So those who have been there, Yea or Nay. Would you go back? Is it worth the $20 bucks to get in and the $35 to camp?
    Thanks in advance


    YUP!

    Nothing else like it - Say Hi to John Wayne.
  • dedmiston's avatar
    dedmiston
    Moderator
    Oct 22, 2018
    Absolutely.

    You should pad the budget though, because you won't be able to pass up the frybread.
  • huachuca's avatar
    huachuca
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2018
    Monument Valley is well worth the cost. I'd boondock in Valley of the Gods unless its rained recently or its predicted to do so.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2018
    it's been years since I was at the monument but I thought that one could see it for free but a tour down thru it cost?
    bumpy
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Oct 22, 2018
    We stayed at Gouldings lodge and camp ground and loved it. Monument Valley is just across the road. Yes you can SEE it from the road, but take the tour with a guide.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Oct 22, 2018
    Don’t miss it. Tell John Ford hi from me if he’s shooting something.
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Oct 22, 2018
    huachuca wrote:
    Monument Valley is well worth the cost. I'd boondock in Valley of the Gods unless its rained recently or its predicted to do so.


    And pay for the guided tour. It is a once in a lifetime event. The guides do not tell you much, but the roads are in bad shape.

    Dry camp at either Goosenecks SP ($5.00 ?) or free at VOG or drive up the Dugway and camp at Muley point.Free camping UT The road from the top of Dugway to Muley Point is bad washboard. The web page saids a maximum length of 15 feet but it is unlimited. I think the 15 feet applies to the Dugway.
  • 2gypsies1's avatar
    2gypsies1
    Explorer III
    Oct 23, 2018
    Dry camping in front of Monument Valley's famous 'Mittens' formations used to be free. I'm sure there's a hefty charge now because they made it into a campground but still no utilities, I don't believe. We drove our Jeep for touring ourselves.
  • timandsusan's avatar
    timandsusan
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2018
    X2 on taking the tour and stay at Gouldings. Hope there are a few clouds around to make your photos really look nice--we enjoyed that on our 2nd visit.

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