RV rental Canyon de Chelly National Monument, AZ: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

A relatively short drive from Grand Canyon National Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument boasts fantastic views of the canyon floors from the top of the cliffs on either North Rim Drive or South Rim Drive. Enjoy the panoramic, near-birds-eye view of various geological features like Spider Rock and Mummy Cave. Although Canyon de Chelly National Monument encompasses 84,000 acres, access to the canyon floor is restricted for a couple of reasons. For starters, all of Canyon de Chelly National Monument is privately owned. Also, there are several fragile archeological sites that require protection for future generations to enjoy. That said, visitors can tour the canyon floor provided that they are escorted by a park ranger (free) or by an authorized Navajo guide (typically for a fee). Adventurers can choose to embark on foot, by horseback, or in an all-wheel-drive vehicle. There are over 100 miles of the canyon floor to explore. Lucky visitors who arrive just after a recent rainstorm will be rewarded with the rare sight of waterfalls cascading from high cliffs and flash floods. There is an exception to the restriction, however. Hikers can hit the trail on the White House Ruin Trail, which is about three miles. Though it seems extraordinarily short, hikers typically take anywhere between one and four hours due to the treacherous, unstable terrain that is, on occasion, exceedingly steep. The trail leads to an ancient Puebloan dwelling that dates back to 1200 AD. All hikers, whether escorted or not, should be well prepared for adverse, extremely arid conditions, and pack extra water.