Plan your Monument Valley Overlook (Forrest Gump Point) visit
Choose the outing before committing the travel day.
Source time allowances exclude driving, parking, shuttle waits and the onward journey. Confirm admission and any permits separately.
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Fit this stop into the day
Forrest Gump Point is a US-163 roadside view north of the tribal park entrance. Use safe parking and remain out of the traffic lanes. [8]
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Check the exact approach
Butler Wash, House on Fire, Moki Dugway and Goosenecks are separate outings around Bluff and Mexican Hat. Keep one priority on a Moab transfer day and respect archaeological sites.
The view is particularly striking at golden hour, when the low light turns the buttes into glowing columns of deep red and orange. Time your arrival for late afternoon on the drive into Monument Valley for the best combination of light and logistics. No entry fee — just pull off on the east side of the highway.
About these tips
These are the original tips from Roman’s Grand Circle curation. Personal recollections describe past visits. Check current access, prices, inclusions and booking rules with the venue or operator for your dates.
MAKE IT YOUR TRIP
Choose your experience
Leave room for the return
Use this as a chosen outing, with the approach and return in the day plan. The saved routes can include more options than comfortably fit on a transfer day.
Connect the right region
Choose a valley-side stay for Monument Valley itself, or Bluff for the archaeology and San Juan country. These bases serve different parts of a long southbound journey.
KEEP EXPLORING
Other choices in Monument Valley & the San Juan country
These share a curation area. Compare their actual approaches before combining them.
How should I plan Monument Valley Overlook (Forrest Gump Point)?+
Forrest Gump Point is a US-163 roadside view north of the tribal park entrance. Use safe parking and remain out of the traffic lanes. [8]
Does the time allowance include the journey?+
No. Add the approach, parking or shuttle, breaks and the return before combining it with the next stop.
Sources & planning notes+
Fyno curation reviewed November 5, 2026 (committed website catalog, compared with read-only RTDB). Editorial planning advice updated 2026-11-05. Check current operating details with the venue before visiting.
Original source text, tips, gallery and saved membership are preserved. Website planning notes distinguish route choices and current access checks; they do not certify opening status, trail suitability or availability for a future date.
Time allowances exclude road journeys, parking and shuttle waits. Check the exact approach and the return before committing the next overnight.
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