Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park
Window Rock, AZ
A large circular hole in a sandstone cliff beside the Navajo Nation capital, with a memorial to the Navajo Code Talkers. The Navajo Nation Museum is a short drive away.
Window Rock is the administrative seat of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, about 23 miles (37 kilometers) northwest of Gallup, New Mexico. The town was established in 1936 as the headquarters of the Navajo administration and is named for a large opening worn by wind into the sandstone cliffs north of the administrative buildings.
The small Window Rock Tribal Park around the red sandstone formation includes a memorial to Navajo who served in the U.S. military. The town's landmark is the octagonal Navajo Council House, where the tribal council meets. On Highway 264 you will also find the Navajo Nation Museum, with exhibits on Navajo culture, and the Navajo Zoo, which according to Wikivoyage is the only zoo in the U.S. owned by a tribe. Wikivoyage lists admission to both as free.
Getting there: take Highway 264 from Gallup. Note that alcohol is prohibited within the Navajo Nation. Check opening hours and current access rules in advance.
- Nearest town
- Window Rock, AZ
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.6822, -109.0490
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Tse Bonito Mobile Home ParkMotorhome stopover2 mi from Window Rock Navajo Tribal ParkMotorhomes
- All American Home ParkMotorhome stopover17 mi from Window Rock Navajo Tribal ParkMotorhomes
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- Bowl Lake CampgroundCampsite23 mi from Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park
All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park?
Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park is in Window Rock, AZ, at GPS 35.6822, -109.0490. It is about 20 mi from Gallup.
Can you camp near Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tse Bonito Mobile Home Park, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park?
Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Navajo Nation: Window Rock, Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley.
What is there to see near Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site (29 mi), Canyon de Chelly National Monument (43 mi), El Morro National Monument (59 mi) and Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness (60 mi).
When is the best time to visit Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)