Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
San Juan County UT / Navajo County AZ, Arizona/Utah · Monument Valley NTP, PO Box 360289, Monument Valley, UT 84536
Location Details
Type
Outdoor / Nature
Setting
Exterior
Parking
Yes
Power
No
Size
Vast
Prior Filming
No
Permit
Required
Visual Character
“Iconic red sandstone mittens and buttes, vast desert plain, Navajo Nation land, cinematic western sky”
⚠️ Restrictions
No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.
About this location
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park offers filmmakers an iconic desert landscape featuring towering red sandstone mittens and buttes rising majestically from vast, unobstructed plains, delivering the authentic cinematic western aesthetic that has defined countless classic films. Located across the Utah-Arizona border within the Navajo Nation, this spectacular exterior location captures dramatic natural lighting and sweeping horizons perfect for establishing shots, wide-angle cinematography, and period westerns. Permits are required to film at this public location, ensuring proper coordination with tribal authorities while accessing one of North America's most visually striking and recognizable backdrops.
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