National Parks in the Four Corners Area

The Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness Study Area is located in northwestern New Mexico and is a badland area of rolling water-carved clay hills. The area is rich in fossils and spectacular geological formations making it perfect for hiking and landscape photography! 

Angel Peak Scenic Area offers more than 10,000 acres of rugged terrain and is recognized for its scenic and scientific wonders. The nearly 7,000-foot "Angel Peak" is visible for miles in any direction and is surrounded by the Kutz Canyon badlands.

The site is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.  All trails are self-guided, with park brochures and information available on site. The visitor center and museum are open. There will be no Winter Solstice Sunset Event this year.  

The Bisti Badlands offers roughly 60 square miles of remote badlands and some of the most unusual scenery in the world. National Geographic Traveler listed the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, also known as the Bisti Badlands, one of their must-visit adventure destinations for 2019! This is a bucket list vacation for every venturesome hiker, explorer, and photographer.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park, also known as Chaco Canyon, is the largest excavated prehistoric ruins in North America and is a must-see for history buffs and outdoor lovers! Chaco was the center of the ancestral Puebloan culture from AD 850 to 1200.  Attractions within the park include Chacoan great houses, kivas, rock art, and stunning vistas. The hallmark Chacoan roads and the geometric layout of structures captivate visitors from around the world. 

Dinétah is the traditional homeland of the Navajo people. The region is full of Ancestral Puebloan and Navajo rock art and small Navajo ruins called pueblitos, which is Spanish for “little pueblos.” There is also evidence left by the Ute tribes and early Spanish explorers and settlers. While not a National Park, these sites are of great interest to those interested in visiting Aztec Ruins National Monument, Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Mesa Verde National Park.

The Four Corners Monument, also known as the Four Corners Tribal Park, is the only point within the United States where four states intersect at one point.  You can stand in one spot with a hand or foot in each state: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado.  This special geographical location is noted with a beautiful monument perfect for that one of a kind photo stop. Four Corners Monument is not a National Park or Monument. The park is designated as a Tribal Park.

Hovenweep National Monument is open however, some facilities have closed.

The campground, park bookstore, and most roads, sites, and trails are open within the park. However, services are limited and the Museum and Visitor Center remain closed. The cliff dwellings are also closed and guided tours are canceled until further notice.

As a 100-percent Diné owned company, Navajo Tours USA offers interpretive tour guiding with Diné guides. Walk amongst, and learn about, the thousands of naturally sculpted toadstools, mushrooms, tent rocks, and spires at the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. Learn how the Ancestral Puebloans practiced archeoastronomy by aligning architectural works to solar and lunar cycles at Chaco Culture National Historical Park. 

Visit Salmon Ruins and you will discover a cultural museum, Heritage Park, Journey Into the Past Tours and the San Juan County Archaeological Research Center & Library.

The wildlife, scenery and a Navajo Pueblito found amidst these 3,900 acres of diverse canyon landscape make this a great area for day hikes.​