4-Corners

[BigMac]

I've read different opinions about going to Four Corners. We're going to be heading to Monument Valley from Santa Fe this Spring and I'm thinking about whether to make it an in-route stop. Just wondering what those of you who have been there think? Thanks in advance.

[ppine]

I have been driving near it for 50 years and have never stopped there.

[obgraham]

The Four Corners "area" is our favorite area in the US to visit. That said, the actual "4-corners", like others stated, is not much.

However, I don't consider it a ripoff. The Navajo people there are always courteous and friendly, and they are just trying to get a little income. Considering what we spend on an RV, I don;t think a $3 donation is an imposition.

[Ozlander]

I still have the beautiful native vase I bought my wife the last time we were there.

[Dick_B]

We picked up some beautiful native-made pottery while there and had a unique sandwich whose name I have forgotten; something like a pizza burger but better. But that was years ago.

[Thunder_Mountai]

There is much to see and do in the Four Corners area but nothing worth seeing or doing at the Four Corners "monument". It is a rip off joke. We've probably spent at least 12 months of time in the Four Corners area hiking, four wheeling, going to museums, national parks, Monument Valley, etc. But we only visited Four Corners once.

[BigMac]

Well, since we're essentially driving right past it on the way to Monument Valley from Farmington, I guess we're going to include it in our day plan. Weather permitting, it sounds like it will be a unique place for a stop and some pictures. Thanks for all your inputs.

[jfkmk]

ependydad wrote:
We enjoyed it. Everyone is right, there's a small fee to get in and there's not a whole lot in the surrounding area.

I wouldn't make a trip just to see it, but I would deviate from a route to go.

It's unique- where else can you be in 4 states at once? (Ignoring the fact that the marker may be slightly off position, the idea is there.)

We went and will likely stop again if we pass near by.

This pretty much sums up our experience as well. As long as you’re not going too far out of your way, why not?

[Tyler0215]

It's a ten minute stop. Restroom break included

[the_bear_II]

As a kid it was impressive and great for show and tell back at school.

As an adult, not sure how impressive it would be...

[Lwiddis]

Its on Dine' land so the nation can decide to charge or not. I visited, found it interesting but wouldn't need to return unless I was taking a child. The craft booths are interesting.

[Iraqvet05]

Looks like it's just $3 a person now. I assume this is on Navajo reservation. https://www.newmexico.org/listing/four-corners-monument/1786/

[ksg5000]

30 years ago we stopped - don't recall any fences or paying anything - it's one of those "done it" things - don't budget much time staying there.

[profdant139]

Doug, there are lots of "one and done" things in the world, but surely you don't mean fry bread is one of them?? Crispy fry bread with local wildflower honey drizzled on it -- yum! I look forward to it every time we go to that area of the Southwest.

[DougE]

It's kind of one of those things you should do once. Eat some fry bread, buy a trinket or two. Then you can check it off your experience list.

[smarty]

The four corners itself is not what you should spend your time at. There are many native american sites in this area that are far more interesting