Monument Valley

⭐️ A Landscape That Feels Straight Out of Another Planet Monument Valley is one of those rare places that leaves you speechless the moment you arrive. Every direction you look reveals another massive red mesa, towering sandstone butte, or open desert horizon that feels endless. Driving through the area is incredibly easy, and each stop along the road gives you a completely different angle of the scenery. It’s the kind of place where you want to pull over every few minutes just to take more photos. What makes this area truly special is the atmosphere. There’s a calm, almost surreal quiet here. The open landscapes, the warm colors, and the dramatic shapes of the rock formations create a feeling that’s hard to describe — almost like stepping onto another planet or exploring the surface of the moon. Even short stops along the way feel memorable. Parking is simple, the roads are smooth, and there are plenty of spots to safely stop, walk around, and enjoy the views. Whether you’re here for photography, sightseeing, or just to experience the beauty of the American Southwest, this place delivers in every way. If you’re traveling through Utah or Arizona, this area is an absolute must-visit. Truly unforgettable and highly recommended. 🌄🔥

Amazing place! We stayed at the View Hotel witch lives up to its name! We were lucky to get snow while we were there two nights in a row! It would all melted by early afternoon!

Beautiful drive in the valley. If you like dirt roads with spectacular views then this is the place. I really liked it here and lot of photo spots. I did not hike but only drove through. You have to buy ticket to get here. Tours are also available but I preferred to drive around.

Monument Valley is absolutely majestic and magnificent. The landscape rises up, immense and unchanging. When you first glimpse it from the top of the building at the entrance, you are captivated. It's magnificent, grandiose, like a painting. I was deeply moved by this place, and yes, there seems to be something divine there, so striking is its beauty.

Spectacular and iconic. The road is a bit rough, but was doable in our standard Corolla. As of the January 2, 2026 it cost us $10 per person to enter the visitor center area, plus $15 for the drive - totally worth it in our opinion to get up close with the landscape.

Monument Valley was on my bucket list for a long time, not because of the iconic forest gump photo (best taken when leaving the park) but because of the iconic mesa’s that you can see as you drive around the park. The entrance fee for the park is $8. Not bad at all when you consider the various national parks in Utah and Arizona. However, I will say the view from the visitor center is really what you’re paying for. I do believe it’s very modest, but outside of that the tours and drives down by the mesa’s are cool but I wouldn’t pay for the tour. Just attempt the drive, make sure you have good clearance and good tires. I drove a Toyota Corolla 2021 hybrid and did fine. It’s like driving on the big island of Hawaii. Don’t be a 🐱 A lot of people are traveling from out of state or international so if you decide to drive down the trail be aware people are very on edge and drive with a little too much caution in my opinion. I don’t know if I’d return, maybe to catch the sunrise, or the moon setting on the mesa’s but others wise just plan your trip accordingly and you’ll enjoy it. I left cedar city at about 5am, got to the park around 11, and left around 2pm to get back home before sunset. Don’t know if I’d stay in the park, however those moonsets on the mesa’s that you see online are pretty dope. Here are some photos shot on an iPhone 17 Pro for references.

WOW!!! Monument Valley is absolutely unbelievable! It was a scorching 110 degrees on our visit but it was worth every minute! We drove ourselves instead of taking a guided tour and it was really nice to drive at our own pace. We stopped at John Ford Point and had some delicious indian fry bread. Near the parking lot natives sells hand made goods and jewelry. The gravel/dirt road is well graded with a few bumpy spots but it wasn't that bad. If you are taking a guided tour I suggest that you make your reservations the day of your trip. It was pretty windy and there was blowing sand at times so be prepared.

The place is located in the Navajo Nation area and is mesmerizing There is a hotel called the view where you can stay to get closeup views of these monuments The hotel has all rooms facing the monuments plus have good rooms and restaurant There is an off road trail close by that is 17 miles long with multiple close points to see these monuments up close