The White House Overlook and Trail are closed until next season. The Navajo Parks and Recreation staff will oversee this area seasonally with staff to open gates and answer questions. This area may require a fee in the future.

White House Overlook and Trail to reopen in 2025

Entering the park from the east at Sawmill, AZ on Route 7 is not recommended. Part of this route is UNPAVED and UNMAINTAINED. Please stay on paved roads, such as Indian Route 64 from Tsaile, AZ and Highway 191/Route 7 from Chinle, AZ.

Route 7 from Sawmill, AZ is NOT recommended

The park may have delayed openings or closures in the event of severe weather. Travel may not be recommended during these times. Please check local weather forecasts. We appreciate your understanding.

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This canyon is home to Dine' families who raise livestock, farm lands, and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the Colorado Plateau. In this place called Tsegi, their homes and images tell us their stories. Today, the park and Navajo Nation work together to manage the rich cultural and natural resources.

Canyon Farm

Canyon Hike

Spider Rock

View of the canyon from the White House Trail

Canyon View

White House

Canyon de Chelly

North Rim Drive, South Rim Drive, 9 overlooks open daily all year round. The Welcome Center is open daily from 8AM to 5PM and closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Welcome Center gates open and close daily with regular business hours. No entrance fee for park.

Alert: White House Overlook and Trail to reopen in 2025: The White House Overlook and Trail are closed until next season. The Navajo Parks and Recreation staff will oversee this area seasonally with staff to open gates and answer questions. This area may require a fee in the future.

Canyon de Chelly

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