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Canyon View Campground

Its 13 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May to September. Canyon View Campground is a National Park Service campground near Kayenta, Arizona.

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National Park Service · Kayenta, Arizona

Betatakin cliff dwelling in its alcove at Navajo National Monument, the park the campground servesThe Betatakin alcove in Tsegi Canyon, Navajo National MonumentBetatakin ruin seen from across the canyon at Navajo National Monument, west of Kayenta
Betatakin cliff dwelling in its alcove at Navajo National Monument, the park the campground servesThe Betatakin alcove in Tsegi Canyon, Navajo National MonumentBetatakin ruin seen from across the canyon at Navajo National Monument, west of Kayenta1 / 3

Betatakin cliff dwelling in its alcove at Navajo National Monument, the park the campground serves. Photo: Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY 4.0

Managed by
National Park Service
Access road
Dirt

It sits right at the edge of Navajo National Monument; its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Park Service
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free
Entrance fee
None

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
13
Group sites
3
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
From 9 p.m.

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Elevation
7,279 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
4G LTE
Smith Bagley Inc
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

36.6855, -110.5417 in Navajo. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Canyon View Campground is open from May to September , at 7,279 ft.

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: NPS's own schedule for Canyon View carries a "Canyon View Campground Closure" exception with no dates published; confirm with the monument before going.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Canyon View Campground?
No. Canyon View Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Canyon View Campground?
Camping at Canyon View Campground is free.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Canyon View Campground?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at Canyon View Campground; only the camping fee applies.
How many campsites does Canyon View Campground have?
Canyon View Campground has 13 campsites, including 3 group sites.
Is there drinking water at Canyon View Campground?
No. Canyon View Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Canyon View Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: NPS's own schedule for Canyon View carries a "Canyon View Campground Closure" exception with no dates published; confirm with the monument before going. Normally, it is open from May to September.
Is there cell service at Canyon View Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T and Verizon at Canyon View Campground. It shows none at Canyon View Campground from Smith Bagley Inc, though Smith Bagley Inc shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. It shows none from T-Mobile at or within about half a mile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Canyon View Campground?
Canyon View Campground is managed by the National Park Service.

Around Canyon View Campground

First-come Sunset View Campground Kayenta · National Park Service Season Year-round Fee Free

More campgrounds: camping near Kayenta and campgrounds in Navajo.

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