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Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Is there a fee to enter the park?

No, the park is a non-fee area.  Donations are accepted and can be made at the visitor center.

Do I need a guide or backcountry permit for the North or South Rim Drives?

No, the North and South Rim Drives plus the White House Trail are self-guided activities you can do without a guide or backcountry permit.  The rim drives and trail are open all year long.

Do I have to make reservations for the campground?

No, the Cottonwood Campground is open all year on a first-come, first-serve basis and is a non-fee facility.  Keep in mind there is limited services during the winter.

 

Park Ranger Forest Townsley at Platt National Park, 1910  

Did You Know?
In 1904 Forest Townsley was appointed the first park ranger in Platt National Park [the Platt Historic District in today's Chickasaw National Recreation Area]. In 1913 he transferred to Yosemite National Park, where he later became Chief Ranger.
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Last Updated: October 26, 2006 at 11:08 EST