What are the opening hours for four corners monument tickets?

The monument is open daily from 08:00 to 16:45, with the same hours every day of the week.

How much do four corners monument tickets cost?

General admission is 8 USD per person, paid by credit card only at the gate; children age 6 and under enter free.

Is there an accessible route for four corners monument tickets visitors?

Yes, the plaza around the granite marker is paved and reachable without stairs from the parking area, though a few yards near the vendor stalls have uneven packed earth.

What bags or items are restricted when using four corners monument tickets?

There is no bag search, but firearms, drones, alcohol, and fireworks are prohibited, along with climbing on the marker structure beyond the designated area.

Can I take photos with four corners monument tickets?

Photography of the marker and plaza is unrestricted and is one of the main reasons people visit, though ask permission before photographing individual vendors closely.

When is the best time to avoid crowds on a four corners monument tour?

Arriving between 08:00 and 10:00 offers cooler temperatures and fewer crowds before midday tour groups reach the site.

Is there a dress code for visiting the monument?

There is no formal dress code, but sun protection and closed-toe shoes are recommended given the exposed high-desert plateau.

Can I bring food and drink to the site?

Outside food and drink can be carried in, though there is no on-site restaurant, so bringing water is important in warm months.

How do I get to the Four Corners Monument and is there parking?

The monument sits directly on US Highway 160 near Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, with a dedicated gravel parking lot; a personal vehicle is the only practical way to reach it.

Are four corners monument tickets suitable for children?

Yes, the open plaza layout keeps children within sight of the marker, and admission is free for those age 6 and under.

What is the refund policy for four corners monument tickets?

Admission is same-day walk-up entry with no advance booking, so there is nothing to cancel; the 8 USD fee is simply paid at arrival.

What other landmarks can I combine with four corners monument tickets?

Monument Valley and Mesa Verde National Park are both within roughly an hour to 90 minutes' drive and are commonly paired with a Four Corners stop.

Four Corners Monument Tickets

Choose your ticket

Four Corners Monument tickets at a glance

Compare fares, pick the fit — all bookings are mobile-voucher and eligible for free cancellation where shown.

Monument Valley Backcountry Jeep Tour with Navajo Guide

2 hr 30 min

Standard Entry

Monument Valley Backcountry Jeep Tour with Navajo Guide

4.8 (2101)

€60

Entry ticket
Mobile voucher
Valid same day
Free cancellation

Book this ticket

Monument Valley Sunset Tour with Navajo Guide

3 hr

Standard Entry

Monument Valley Sunset Tour with Navajo Guide

4.8 (1688)

€69

Entry ticket
Mobile voucher
Valid same day
Free cancellation

Book this ticket

Monument Valley Highlights Tour with Backcountry Access

3 hr 30 min

Standard Entry

Monument Valley Highlights Tour with Backcountry Access

4.8 (531)

€73

Entry ticket
Mobile voucher
Valid same day
Free cancellation

Book this ticket

Compare options

Compare Four Corners Monument ticket options

Experience	Duration	Rating	Guide	Small group	Free cancel.	Price
Standard Entry Most popular Monument Valley Backcountry Jeep Tour with Navajo Guide	2 hr 30 min	★ 4.8	—	✓	✓	€60	Book →
Standard Entry Monument Valley Sunset Tour with Navajo Guide	3 hr	★ 4.8	—	✓	✓	€69	Book →
Standard Entry Monument Valley Highlights Tour with Backcountry Access	3 hr 30 min	★ 4.8	✓	✓	✓	€73	Book →

Are Four Corners Monument Tickets Worth It?

Worth it if you're already passing through

At 8 USD per person, four corners monument tickets buy you a genuine novelty: standing where Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico meet, one limb in each state. That quadripoint is the only place in the country you can do it, and the granite disc, state seals, and surrounding Navajo Nation vendor stalls make the photo op feel earned. The value math is simple. Eight dollars is cheap by landmark standards, and a four corners monument tour of the plaza costs nothing beyond the fee. The catch is remoteness and brevity: most people spend twenty to thirty minutes here, so the drive out often dwarfs the visit. It pays off for road-trippers already crossing this stretch of the Southwest chasing regional landmarks. It's harder to justify as a standalone destination. Bring a physical card, since payment is credit-card only.

What makes it worth it

Only US quadripoint — stand in four states
Cheap 8 USD credit-card-only entry fee
Authentic Navajo vendor stalls and crafts
Iconic photo op you can't replicate anywhere

Keep in mind

Very remote — long drive for short stop
Typical visit lasts twenty to thirty minutes
No cash accepted, credit card only
Midday tour groups crowd the plaza

Bottom line: If your route already runs nearby, the four corners monument tickets tickets are an easy yes; if not, the detour outweighs the payoff.

See tickets & prices

Featured Experiences

Popular Four Corners Monument tours & activities

Hand-picked experiences loved by thousands of travelers

Recommended Experience

Powered by GetYourGuide

Another traveler favorite

Powered by GetYourGuide

3 hours Free Cancellation

Monument Valley Sunrise Tour with Navajo Guide

Watch dawn break over Totem Pole and Mitten Buttes, then explore Monument Valley's backcountry with a Navajo guide.

4.7 (336)

FromFrom €68.61

See details

7 hours Free Cancellation

Monument Valley & Mystery Valley Full-Day Backcountry Tour

A full day exploring Monument Valley's icons and Mystery Valley's hidden ruins with a Navajo guide.

4.9 (122)

FromFrom €128.64

See details

2.5 hours Free Cancellation

Mystery Valley 2.5-Hour Small-Group Tour

Skip the crowds and explore hidden arches, ancient ruins, and petroglyphs with a Navajo guide.

4.6 (18)

FromFrom €64.32

See details

11 hours Free Cancellation

Monument Valley Full-Day Tour from Sedona or Flagstaff

Ride into Navajo Nation for a full day of towering red rock monoliths and desert legend.

4.8 (23)

FromFrom €288.16

See details

3 days Free Cancellation

3-Day Zion, Lake Powell, Monument Valley & Grand Canyon Tour from Las Vegas

Three unforgettable days from Vegas through Zion, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon.

4.9 (16)

FromFrom €644.84

See details

Your journey

Your Four Corners Monument day, step by step

1

Arrive and pay admission

Pay the 8 USD entrance fee by credit card at the gate booth before entering the plaza.

2

Walk to the state-line marker

Head to the center of the plaza where the granite and brass disk marks where Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico meet.

3

Photograph the four-state pose

Take turns standing or stretching across all four state sections for the classic four-corners photo.

4

Browse the vendor stalls

Walk the ring of Navajo and Ute artisan booths selling jewelry, rugs, and traditional food.

5

Use restrooms and picnic area

What you'll see

What you'll see at Four Corners Monument

Granite and Brass Marker

The central disk marks the single point in the United States where four states meet, replacing the original 1912 concrete pad with a granite and brass installation. Visitors line up to stretch a hand or foot into each of the four state sections at once.

State Quadrant Plaza

The paved plaza surrounding the marker is divided into four sections representing Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, each labeled with the state seal. It is the most common backdrop for the site's signature four-state photograph.

Navajo and Ute Vendor Ring

A ring of small booths around the plaza is staffed by Navajo and Ute artisans selling handmade jewelry, rugs, and traditional foods. The market ring effectively surrounds the geographic marker on all sides.

Demonstration Center

A small on-site building hosts local American Indian artisans demonstrating skills such as beadwork, silversmithing, and rug weaving. It gives visitors a closer look at craft techniques beyond the outdoor vendor stalls.

Picnic and Rest Area

Picnic tables and restrooms sit near the monument entrance, offering the only shaded rest points at an otherwise exposed site. It is a practical stop before or after the walk to the marker plaza.

Everything You Need to Know

Your complete Four Corners Monument guide

All the details about your upcoming adventure in one place

Dress code

There is no formal dress code, but the site sits on an exposed high-desert plateau with no shade over the granite marker plaza, so lightweight layers, a wide-brim hat, and closed-toe shoes suited to gravel and pavement are recommended. Temperatures swing sharply between morning and midday, so a light jacket helps for an early arrival.

Bags & security

There is no bag-check station or metal detector at the gate; a Navajo Nation Parks attendant collects the 8 USD entrance fee by credit card at a small booth before you enter the plaza. Small day bags and camera bags are fine to carry throughout the site, since the whole visit takes place outdoors around the marker and vendor stalls.

Photography

Personal photography of the state-line marker and the surrounding plaza is unrestricted and is in fact the main activity on site, including the popular pose of touching all four states at once. Photographing individual Navajo and Ute vendors or their crafts up close should be done with permission, as these are working artisan booths rather than staged displays.

Families & strollers

Children age 6 and under are admitted free alongside the standard 8 USD adult fee. The open plaza layout keeps kids within sight of the marker at all times.

Accessibility

The plaza around the granite and brass marker is paved and reachable from the parking area without stairs, making it manageable for most wheelchairs and strollers. The vendor stalls ringing the plaza sit on a mix of pavement and packed earth, so surfaces can be uneven a few yards from the center point.

Food & drink

Outside food and drink may be carried onto the grounds since there is no bag search, but there is no restaurant or cafe inside the fenced monument area itself. Bottled water is essential in warm months, as the plaza has no shaded seating near the marker.

Not allowed

× Drones × Alcohol × Firearms × Fireworks × Littering × Unleashed pets near vendor stalls × Climbing on the marker structure beyond the designated stepping area × Graffiti or marker damage × Commercial filming without a permit × Amplified music × Open flames × Removal of rocks or soil as souvenirs

What to bring

✓ Credit card for the 8 USD entrance fee ✓ Wide-brim hat ✓ Refillable water bottle ✓ Sunscreen ✓ Comfortable closed-toe shoes ✓ Light jacket for early mornings ✓ Camera or phone for the four-state photo ✓ Cash for vendor purchases

Opening hours

Mon 08:00 – 16:45

Tue 08:00 – 16:45

Wed 08:00 – 16:45 Fewer tour buses midweek

Fewer tour buses midweek

Thu 08:00 – 16:45

Fri 08:00 – 16:45 Busier ahead of the weekend

Busier ahead of the weekend

Sat 08:00 – 16:45 Heaviest vendor and visitor turnout

Heaviest vendor and visitor turnout

Sun 08:00 – 16:45

How to get there

Closures & exceptions

·New Year's Day — Navajo Nation Holiday
·Day after Thanksgiving — NN Family Day
·Thanksgiving Day — Navajo Nation Holiday
·Christmas Day — Navajo Nation Holiday

At a glance

Open daily 08:00–16:45

location

Opening hours

08:00 – 16:45

Getting there

City-center access via metro and bus

Accessibility

Most experiences are wheelchair-friendly — check individual tours

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, water, phone for mobile voucher

Getting there

Car · N/A · Free parking on site

Self-driving is the only practical option; the monument sits directly on US Highway 160 with a dedicated gravel parking lot at the site.

Taxi · Varies widely · Fare depends on pickup city, often over an hour away

Rideshare and taxi coverage is minimal this far from any city, so most visitors combine the stop with a rental-car road trip between Monument Valley and Mesa Verde.

Cancellation policy

Four corners monument tickets are sold as same-day, walk-up general admission at 8 USD per person, so there is no advance reservation to cancel or refund. Because payment is credit card only at the gate, unused entry is simply not charged.

Plan your time

Planning Your Four Corners Monument Tickets Visit: How Long You Need

Recommended time

20-45 minutes

Most visitors are in and out in well under an hour: enough time for the straight-on or elevated-platform photo at the marker, plus a lap past the vendor booths selling jewelry and frybread. Booking four corners monument tickets for the 08:00-10:00 window keeps the pace quick, since the photo line is short and you can browse without jostling. Arrive closer to midday and tour-bus groups can stretch that same visit past 45 minutes as you wait for a clear shot of the plaque. Skip-the-line Four Corners strategies mostly come down to timing your arrival, not paperwork, since the site has no formal fast-pass lane.

Crowd levels through the day

Early morning (8:00-9:30) Light

Mid-morning (9:30-11:00) Building

Midday (11:00-13:30) Heavy, tour buses

Early afternoon (13:30-15:00) Moderate

Late afternoon (15:00-16:45) Light

Plan ahead

Best time to visit Four Corners Monument

Weather · crowds · average price — dots go green to amber to red as each metric rises.

Spring (Mar–May)

Daytime temperatures are mild in the 60s–70s Fahrenheit and crowds are lighter than summer, making March through May a comfortable window before peak heat sets in.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

This is the busiest season with tour buses and family road trips, and afternoon temperatures on the exposed plateau regularly top 90 Fahrenheit with little shade.

Fall (Sep–Oct)

Cooler air and thinner crowds return after Labor Day, and the high-desert light in September and October is favorable for photos of the marker.

Winter (Nov–Feb)

Visitor numbers drop sharply and mornings can be near or below freezing, though clear winter skies often give unobstructed views across all four states.

Insider tips

Helpful tips for visiting Four Corners Monument

Pay by card

The gate only accepts credit cards for the 8 USD entrance fee, so bring cash separately for the Navajo and Ute vendor stalls that sell jewelry and traditional food.

Check fuel before arriving

The surrounding area is remote with limited gas stations, so fill up in Kayenta, Cortez, or Farmington before heading to the monument.

Expect a simple site

There is a granite and brass marker plus a ring of vendor booths, so set expectations for a brief symbolic stop rather than an extended attraction.

Combine with a bigger loop

Most travelers pair a Four Corners Monument tour with Monument Valley or Mesa Verde since it sits roughly midway between the two.

Watch for hours changes

Navajo Nation Parks notes hours are subject to change without notice, so calling +19282062540 ahead is worthwhile if timing is tight.

Respect vendor photography

Ask before photographing individual artisans up close, since the vendor booths are working stalls rather than staged exhibits.

Where to meet

Four Corners Monument meeting points

Four Corners Monument gate booth

US Highway 160, Teec Nos Pos, AZ

Entry fee collected here by credit card before the plaza

Get directions

Central granite marker

Center of the fenced plaza

The exact point where four states meet; primary photo spot

Get directions

The story

The History Behind Four Corners Monument Tickets: From 1868 Survey to Today

The story written into the four corners monument tickets begins with rope, chain, and a theodolite. In 1868, surveyor Ehud Darling ran the first line to fix the initial boundary point where four territories would eventually meet. In 1875, Chandler Robbins resurveyed the ground and set an original sandstone shaft to mark the spot. That soft stone weathered quickly. The desert wind and freezing nights wore its edges, and the first monument slowly lost its crispness against the high plateau. Rebuilding became a recurring theme. In 1912, a simple cement pad steadied the marker. In 1931, surveyors set a bronze disk into a new concrete base, giving the junction its first durable metal reference. The 1962 reconstruction raised a broader platform where visitors could stand in four states at once, and a four corners monument tickets tour of that era meant a dusty pilgrimage down US Highway 160. A 1992 rebuild widened the plaza again as attendance climbed. The defining transformation came in 2010, when crews rebuilt the site in polished granite and bronze, engraving each state's seal into the surrounding apron. Around this centerpiece, tribal artisans set trading stalls, so a four corners monument tickets tours visit now threads past Navajo silverwork, Ute weaving, and roadside fry-bread stands. Located on US Highway 160 near Teec Nos Pos, the plaza sits within a landscape of red-rock mesas and open sky, a genuine Southwest landmark rather than a mere survey footnote. Stewardship anchors the modern chapter. The Navajo Nation has managed the site through Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation since the 1960s, and Navajo Parks operates it today for a modest per-person fee. Buying four corners monument tickets supports that tribal stewardship directly. A recurring controversy has shadowed the marker: in 2009 a report claimed the point sat 2.5 miles off true, though the National Geodetic Survey confirmed the boundary is legally correct where surveyors placed it. That verdict settled the dispute. Any four corners monument tickets tickets purchase now buys entry to a legally affirmed quadripoint, a place where a nineteenth-century chain survey still governs where four states touch, preserved in granite for the traveler who arrives at dawn.

1868

Ehud Darling ran the first boundary line fixing the initial four-corners survey point.

1875

Chandler Robbins resurveyed the junction and set the original sandstone shaft.

1912

A cement pad was poured to steady the weathered sandstone marker.

1931

Surveyors embedded a bronze disk into a new concrete base.

1962

A broader platform was built so visitors could stand in four states at once.

1992

The plaza was widened again to handle rising visitor numbers.

2010

The site was rebuilt in polished granite and bronze with each state's seal engraved.

2009

A survey-error claim arose but the National Geodetic Survey confirmed the boundary legally correct.

Gallery

Moments from Four Corners Monument

With kids

Visiting Four Corners Monument Tickets With Kids: Family Logistics

Four corners monument tickets suit families as a quick roadside stop rather than a destination in itself, with the flat monument plaza easy for young kids to navigate on foot. Most of the visit centers on one photo, so keep expectations short and simple.

Strollers

The monument plaza itself is flat, paved concrete, so a stroller rolls fine right up to the state-line marker. The unpaved parking lot is bumpier, so fold-up strollers are easier to carry the short distance in.

Pacing

Budget 20-30 minutes total: photos at the marker, a quick pass through the vendor stalls, then back to the car. This isn't a linger-and-explore stop, and kids tend to lose interest after the novelty photo.

Photo-op logistics

Expect a short line at the marker since visitors take turns for the classic four-state photo; a posted courtesy limit of a few frames per group keeps things moving, which actually helps antsy children. Have your pose planned before you step up so little ones don't stall the line.

Facilities

Restrooms are available near the vendor area but are basic, so pack wipes and hand sanitizer, and don't count on a dedicated baby-change table.

Combining with Monument Valley

Many families pair this stop with a monument valley tour on the same day, since Monument Valley is roughly an hour's drive and offers proper trails and longer stops for kids to burn energy. Treat four corners as the quick photo bookend to a fuller day of southwestern landmarks rather than the main event.

Rainy-day plan

There's no indoor shelter beyond the vendor stalls, so a downpour means a fast dash to the marker and back to the car. Keep the visit outdoors-only expectations low and have ponchos or a change of clothes on hand in wet weather.

Food & drink

Where to Eat Near Four Corners Monument Tickets: Vendor Market and Trading Post

Dining here means the vendor market ringing the plaza, since anyone booking four corners monument tickets should plan to eat on-site rather than expect a sit-down restaurant nearby.

Navajo Vendor Fry Bread Booths

$5-12

Vendor stalls on-site

Rows of family-run stands sell hot fry bread topped with honey, cinnamon sugar, or garlic salt, plus Navajo tacos and hot dogs on fry bread; expect a short wait if a tour bus has just pulled in, otherwise it is a quick grab-and-go stop between photos.

Teec Nos Pos Trading Post

$-$$

Trading post — 6.5 mi drive

The historic trading post sells groceries, snacks, drinks, and gas, making it the practical refuel stop after the monument since services right at the site are limited; it also stocks Navajo rugs and jewelry worth a browse while you are there.

FAQ

Four Corners Monument — frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know for your journey

Around the corner

More to see near Four Corners Monument

Monument Valley

45 min drive

landmark

Navajo Tribal Park known for its sandstone buttes and mittens formation, a common pairing with a Four Corners stop.

Mesa Verde National Park

1.5 hr drive

landmark

Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings preserved within a national park in southwestern Colorado.

Hovenweep National Monument

1 hr drive

landmark

Scattered ancestral pueblo towers and villages straddling the Utah-Colorado border.

Shiprock

1 hr drive

viewpoint

A dramatic volcanic rock formation rising from the New Mexico desert, visible for miles.

Where to stay

Where to stay near Four Corners Monument

Bluff, Utah lodging district

50 miles

district

A small canyon-country town with several independent motels and inns commonly used as a base for Four Corners visits.

Farmington, New Mexico hotels

1 hr drive

mid-range

Chain hotels clustered near US-64, the nearest concentration of full-service lodging to the monument.

Cortez, Colorado hotels

40 min drive

budget

Budget and mid-range motels along Highway 160, convenient for Mesa Verde and Four Corners combined trips.