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.
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Guided access and the scenic-drive loop are overlapping ways to see the valley. Book an authorized Navajo operator for the areas it covers, then decide whether a separate drive adds anything. Confirm tribal hours and last entry. [8]
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.
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Butler Wash is near the Bluff approach, not inside the Monument Valley scenic loop. Use designated access and view archaeological remains without touching them.
Open visit guide Photo by John Fowler
Goosenecks is a separate state-park stop near Mexican Hat. It works as one choice on the approach; it does not shorten the onward drive.
Open visit guide Photo by Chris
House on Fire is a separate archaeological outing in the Cedar Mesa country. Check local access and permit rules, stay on the approach and leave the site untouched.
Open visit guide Photo by Mike McGlew
John Ford Point belongs to the Monument Valley visit. Check whether it is covered by your booked Navajo-led tour before adding a separate drive.
Open visit guide Photo by rauschenberger
Moki Dugway is an unpaved switchback section of UT-261. Check vehicle restrictions, road conditions and rental terms; it is not a necessary route for every car.
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Choose the Monument Valley scenic drive only with suitable vehicle access and current tribal entry arrangements. It may overlap a guided tour.
Open visit guide Photo by Clay Banks
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.
Open visit guide Photo by Pete Alexopoulos
Choose an authorized Navajo-led tour for Monument Valley. Compare the exact route and departure rather than assuming every tour includes the same backcountry areas.
Open visit guideLocations from Fyno’s curated places. Use current road and site guidance for access; pins are not a driving route.
No. Bluff serves the San Juan and archaeological approach country. Goulding’s and The View are valley-side alternatives, with a different connection to a booked Monument Valley visit.
Check the current land-manager notice, any required reservation, and the operator or property for your dates before committing to the next part of the journey.
Website planning reviewed November 5, 2026 against the committed Fyno catalog and the official sources below. Schedules, permits and temporary closures can change. Confirm access for your travel year and date. Map pins show stored locations, not a driving route.
