HIKING IN RESERVATIONS & permits

Before you go hiking or backpacking in one of the many Indian Reservations in Arizona you should know that there might be some restrictions to it.

Some areas might be restricted to natives only (f.e. sacred land), in some you can only hike with a native guide, in some reservations you have to have a permit ahead for hiking (and overnight camping) and in some areas you can hike without restrictions.

You have to know when you enter a reservation and what kind of restrictions there apply. Please contact the tribe (tribal office) for details.

Below I will share some information I collected on my trips and hikes in the Navajo Reservation. These are my experiences and is not an official information page.


NAVAJO RESERVATION

What you should know:

• There is one 'basic' rule:
  You have to have a permit (tribal fee) ahead for hiking on reservation land and camping (outside official designated campgrounds) where hiking is allowed.
  
• There are a few areas where you don't need an 'extra' permit for hiking. Here are a some examples:
  
  • Antelope Canyons. You pay the tribal fee and the entrance fee at once.
    
  • Navajo National Monument. No fee/permit for the short hikes to overviews on the rim. No fee for the guided tours to the Betatakin ruins. But: Permits for the backpacking & overnight tour to the Keet Seel ruins are available at the visitor center. Reservations are necessary.
    
  • Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The only hiking trail into the canyon without permit/fee is the White House Ruins trail. Any other 'exploration' of the canyon below the rim has to be done with a native guide. Other restrictions may apply off the paved trails along the viewpoints at the rims.
    
• Having a permit does not mean that you are allowed on private properties. Stay away from them and respect the privacy of the people who live there.
  
• If you don't know about restrictions or what kind of restrictions apply to an area please ask park officials (in Tribal Parks or National Monuments) or call a tribal office (see the link below).
  

How and where can you get the "Navajo Nation - Backcountry Use Permit" for hiking, backpacking or overnight camping on the Navajo Reservation or get information about restrictions:

• Please visit the official Navajo Parks & Recreation Department Homepage and go there to the section "Services" for info.
  

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