Canyon De Chelly National Park
National Monument Arizona
WELCOME CENTER INFO
Entrance is free at Canyon De Chelly. At the welcome center, you can find a welcoming park store for souvenirs and park brochures and maps. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. During severe weather, the Welcome Center may open at a later time or be closed for the day.
VISIT THE OVERLOOKS FOR MAGNIFICENT VIEWS
The North and South Rim Drives with nine overlooks remain open all year. The roads are paved and accessible by vehicle (4-wheel drive is not required). The White House Overlook and Trail are closed due to safety and law enforcement concerns.
TIME CHANGE NOTICE
From March through November, the Navajo Nation observes Mountain Daylight Savings Time when the time will be the same as Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. The rest of Arizona observes Mountain Standard Time all year.
STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
Attention students in high school or current college attendees. The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is a great program for high school and college students willing to work in the national parks. The SCA program provides real work experience through work crews and internships that students can choose from. Find out more about this great program at www.thesca.org.
The SCA offers a unique opportunity for local Native American high school students to join the Native American Crew at Canyon de Chelly. Consider spending your summer working in the park. Contact the Park Ranger for more information about this program.
To read more about this Arizona Desert, please visit : https://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htm
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 588
Chinle, AZ 86503
Phone:
928 674-5500