Anthropology was my major. Dinosaur anything makes me all warm and fuzzy. This place is sooooooo hidden and so worth take the time to walk. I wish we had more time to spend. We arrived after having major car trouble. A Guide met us in the parking lot, and before we even got out of the car, told us we can make a donation of whatever we feel like after he took us to see some really amazing tracks. We saw raptor, t-Rex, eggs, and skulls. This was the biggest highlight of the entire road trip for me. No where else in the world will you be able to experience this. There is a small table of souvenirs, toy dinos, some Navajo jewelry and stones.... One really nice thing was a man making tomahawks and chatting with him about life and our trip. Take some time and just soak the moment in. There's a lot here to take away with you in your memories. It is rustic, off a dirt access road in the middle of nowhere. You don't think you're going anywhere and there's a stand that's if! Nothing fancy, but it's legit! I prefer the way it's run because it's not over done, fake and over priced. This was taking me back to college archeology class and being on a location excavation... without the hard work! read more

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We randomly saw this on Google Maps and we're going to go to Tuba, AZ and decided to go for it. Most Navajo outlooks and stands close at 5 pm so we didn't know if we'd get in but we saw other families still there. We parked and were approached by a Navajo man named Joe who explained we would offer a donation and they'd show us around. We gave him cash and he showed us lots of fossils and dinosaur tracks that had solidified by the limestone. Also saw some fossilized eggs and plants. I asked who had discovered the dinosaurs here and he explained it was a British paleontologist named John West Wells who is one of the major dinosaur hunters in history. After about 20 minutes, we took photos, gave an extra tip and drove off. Most of the sales carts that were selling jewelry and other craft items had closed for the day, but no one was anything which was nice. Worth it just for views and a fun different experience. Also happy to support the nova nation. read more

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This is a quick and quirky roadside stop where there are real dinosaur tracks! We looked it up! It's pretty amazing and there are Navajo men and women willing to walk you around to see specific fossils and tracks for donation/tip. We enjoyed the conversation and were happy to tip 20$ which felt fair--worth the stop read more

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We were really looking forward to seeing the dinosaur tracks near Tuba City, but the experience on site was very disappointing. As soon as we arrived, a "guide" approached us and tried to push her paid tour on us. When we politely declined and said we just wanted to see the tracks on our own, she insisted that we were obliged to give a tip because it is a Navajo reservation. After checking the official Navajo tourism website, it clearly states that: There is no mandatory tip and no parking fee at the dinosaur tracks site. Accepting a guide is optional; visitors are allowed to explore the tracks on their own. If you go, be aware that you are not obliged to pay anyone. You can visit the tracks by yourself without a guide and without any fee. read more

i literally just got back from this place and it is SO cool. however the low rating is because of the hostility that we were met with. it is a free attraction, but all the negatives reviews are TRUE. you will get asked for tip/donation and if it is not an adequate amount that is expected by that person, they can become hostile. which is what happened to us. we didn't read reviews before coming and gave what cash we had, which the person said was an insult. he then refused the money and turned around & called my friend a b-tch. a dust storm came through and cut the visit short. we then saw all these negative reviews and realized in hindsight the dust storm was a savior. read more

DANGER! WARNING! DO NOT GO HERE! If you do not pay for a tour (which is not mandatory), you may be assaulted. We stopped here & politely turned down the optional "tour" that we were immediately pressured to take (since we just wanted to just walk around on our own). I told them we were simply going to spend a few minutes there. After about 15 minutes, as we were leaving, we were suddenly, from out of nowhere, verbally assaulted when one man began pounding on our car window and screaming at us. Then, two other Navajo guides (see photo 1)--a man and woman--began yelling at us & threatening us, telling us to "Get the F---- out of here" and "You're not welcome!" THEN IT GOT VIOLENT when one large man (see photo 2) said "You better get the F--- out of here RIGHT NOW," picked up a large rock, and actually threw it at our windshield. It cracked (see photo 3). If it had shattered, my wife would've been covered with glass. We were in shock! It had escalated from nothing at all happening to extreme violence and us being in danger in literally seconds! He then began to walk toward the car and I realized both my wife and I were in serious danger. The guy was like 6'4, 240-275 lbs and in his twenties. I am 65 years old!!! These people are not just pushy, they are extremely violent. We immediately called the police when a safe distance down the road (see photo 4) and are pressing charges. We absolutely in danger. These people practically force you to pay up (when there is no fee, supposedly)--and if you don't pay, then you will be threatened (see other 1-star reviews on YELP detailing violence & aggression & assault) and, as in our case, actually attacked -- they are very violent. read more

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We pulled in on a trip through the region, were greeted and showed all around by Dale, who made it so much more fun by sharing histories of the region and tracks found there. No entrance fee at all, and after the short tour we were walked around and enjoyed the amazing footprints and views. Loved it, such a delight! read more

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Will hands down ALWAYS recommend the drive to Navajo nation for this! They are always so friendly and knowledgeable about the dinosaur tracks! Wish this place would become a national monument and stay protected because it's so rich with history and culture! MUST SEE! read more

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This is a difficult review because there are legitimate dinosaur tracks (authenticated by paleontologists at Northern Arizona University) but the tour was mostly incorrect (my son and I are pretty big dinosaur nerds) and at times nonsensical- which actually made it hilariously worth the ten dollars. I think it is worth the stop, but walk around by yourself and appreciate the history for what it is- trace fossils by different (unidentified) dinosaurs in the rock. The Navaho family running the tours ask for a donation even if you venture out on your own, so make sure you have a little cash on hand. read more

A little more than an easy hike. I'd bring children, I suggest being prepared for a little bit of climbing too! Beautiful views and Dino tracks when you finally get to the top! read more

This was pretty darn cool! Helen was our guide and she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the tracks and surrounding area pointing Mother Earth also know as the San Francisco Peaks. Easy to find, but signs come up super quick to make the turn. This is a must do especially for kids that are into dinosaurs. read more

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Very disappointing experience. We love dinosaurs and we're so excited to see the tracks. We were told tips and donations are optional/appreciated. We tipped/donated before the tour and I guess it was not enough. The individual that gave us the tour walked extremely fast and did not give us any information. I swear she was just point out random rocks and making us believe they were dinosaur fossils. Again a very frustrating and disappointing experience. Do not recommend read more

We were on our way from the Grand Canyon to Page and decided to stop here. It's not too far off Highway 89, and you might spend half an hour here or so. Right off US-160, you turn onto and drive down their dirt driveway that is quiet bumpy. Park and get a tour from one of the guides there - and bring cash to tip them. There is no fee for the tour, so I'm sure tips are very appreciated. We're here in April when the car said it's 75 degrees - but it feels much hotter than that in the exposed terrain. Wear sunblock, a hat, and bring water and enjoy seeing some history! read more

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This is a must see if you pass through Tuba City, AZ. There are signs that lead you in the right direction off the 160hwy between the 89hwy and 264hwy. Park your car and explore/respect the past on foot!! read more

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An off-the-beaten-path type of adventure. A great place to go to if you have time and if you're on your way to Flagstaff, Sedona, or Phoenix. It's not far from the main road and at first it seems difficult to find but there is a white, home-made amateur sign that points to where Dinosaur Tracks is located. I didn't mind it cause it shows the humble beginnings of this geological site. The drive into it is pretty rough so if you don't have good tires, drive with caution. Once we drove into the parking lot, there was a nice lady who directed us to where we should park. As soon as we got out, the tour guide started telling us when the dinosaur tracks were founded and started leading us out to the land to show us where the tracks were located. We saw a lot of footprints, the dinosaur eggs, Dino poop, and the fossilized pterodactyl. Pretty cool in my opinion. At first I was really skeptical about all this, but when I saw the fossilized eggs, I noticed that they had layers as if you saw the layers of a a boiled egg. This place is all donation based so we gave our guide $5 per person. They also sell jewelry towards the end for anyone who is interested in purchasing Navajo style jewelry. Worth checking out if you are on the way south from Page Arizona, or going up north to Page. read more

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I visited during a weekday and it was easy to access the road to the tracks by car. There is no paved road to the tracks. There are small shelters with Native 'guides' selling goods and offering tours. There are no fees to visit the tracks but you may donate or tip the guide and I was told the average was around $20. I'm not sure if the information they present is accurate but they do point out some prominent tracks as well as a little history about the area. The visit was about 15 minutes. There is no shade or facilities. read more

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AMAZING TRACKS. You can actually walk around the and put your feet in them. The Guide was most informative and knew what he was talking about. Go. Its free read more

Our guide, Joe, enlarged our experience, answering every question our nine year old grandson, Charlie asked, and sharing in a way that made Charlie's eyes light up! He engaged Charlie in conversation about dinosaurs, the geography and mineralogy of Tuba City, in a way that demonstrated he was just as excited about these subjects as this exuberant child in front of him was. Highly, highly recommend asking for Joe. Getting there was easy, you cannot miss the giant sign. We thought we would have to hike in a bit, but once parked, it was all within a few steps. We also enjoyed purchasing an arrowhead for our grandson, and beautifully crafted jewelry from vendors on site. Highly recommend the book, Desert Dinosaurs by Anthony T. Fredericks before going. read more

The visit was amazing !!! The guide was from a local trib, he took time to explain everything about the dinosaur and the story of those print. Very knowledgeable and beautiful landscape. read more

A must stop attraction. They didn't ask for entrance fee but for a donation. Quick and easy to get off the highway and hope back on it! read more

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Nice stop on the way through Arizona. Although some of the info that the guide shared might be inaccurate (according to some sources -- ex. https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=1042), walking in the footsteps of dinosaurs is still really neat and worth the visit. The landscape is pretty amazing too. Remember to tip the guide. read more

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We had such a great time checking out these authentic dinosaur tracks! We were greeted by a young man (for the life of me I can't remember his name.) He didn't charge us an entry fee. He just began showing us around. There was no big building or visitor center. Just a couple guys in lean-to shacks. I can't recommend this 30-minute stop highly enough! read more

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We found the place easy enough and were immediately flagged down by a man who rushed us onto a tour (didn't ask for one or consent, but I didn't know what the expectation was supposed to be and panicked). The tour was ok. A lot of misinformation, and at one point when he told us the T-rex was the largest predator I asked about the giganotasaurus (also not the biggest, but bigger?) which he told me wasn't real and was a species made up by white man in the 1800s (it was discovered in 1994). The whole thing was rushed and he kept standing in such a way at every stop that I couldn't get pictures of most of the cool stuff. Even so, after the tour I drove into Tuba City to pull cash to go back and pay the guide. He requested 40 dollars, I went for 20 because I left feeling rushed and lied to. Also, they don't have any means to process cards, so take cash. Upon returning to the tracks to pay Dale, our guide, we were asked by one of the other people there to call 911 because Dale was beating the crap out of his (the guy who approached my car) mother (I think he was another guide?). I (AND MY 8 YEAR OLD CHILD) saw him repeatedly punch a woman until she fell on the ground, where he proceeded to kick her and then climb on top of her screaming something about giving back his phone? He also punched a man who was with the woman... I called the police, per request, and then took off for obvious reasons. I hope the police got it sorted?! In summation, the dinosaur tracks are amazing... 5 out of 5 stars for the actual site. But, hard pass on the violence and free trauma to my child. If you see Dale, proceed with caution. That dude is volatile af. Not sure that I'll be going back. It just breaks my heart that this happened. My daughter is a HUGE Dino nerd... also neurodivergent and now she'll probably be fixating on the incident instead of the tracks henceforth. read more

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We were heading back from Page, AZ and had heard that there were some dinosaur tracks to be seen, so we pulled off of the highway to check it out. A man approached and signaled us where to park. He introduced himself as Dale, and it turns out that he was also an amazing guide! He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the history and the science behind the area. He pointed out many footprints and fossils and shared many stories behind the discovery of them. It was really interesting and he was also a captivating story teller! This special place requires no fee to visit, they are only donation based. They also have jewelry and souvenirs for sale. Definitely bring cash! Fortunately we had cash on us so we were able to tip him for making it such an interesting stop. Thanks Dale! read more

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This was a fun stop right off the highway. It was super easy to access, runs off donations, and was a great way for all of us to stretch our legs. My kiddos are 5 & 6 and they liked the adventure. It's definitely a use your imagination type place. read more

Cannot recommend this enough. We were passing through on the way to Sedona from Page and saw this on the map and decided to make a quick stop. Totally were not expecting to see multiple dinosaur prints, fossilized eggs, and actual fossils. John showed us around and was so friendly and knowledgeable. BRING CASH - you will definitely want to donate once you see the area and meet the people who do this all for free. Highly recommend stopping if you're in the area !!!! read more

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We were finally able to visit Tuba City and see dinosaur tracks. Our guide, Bertha was great and very informative. We took lots of pictures! At the end of our tour we saw the jewelry that Bertha actually made herself and purchased a few pieces. #supportlocaltribes read more

While en route from Monument Valley to the Grand Canyon, we saw a giant sign on the side of the road promising "real" Dinosaur Tracks (DT). We'd been driving for awhile, and quick break sounded good, so we decided to check it out. I figured there'd be one, or two, prints and the whole thing would be a complete joke--but man I was seriously blown-away by the amount and quality of the prints! Parking and a self-guided tour here at DT are completely free, but I recommend giving a guide a "donation" to give you a tour as they'll point out to you stuff that you may not see looking around on your own. While the guide was dropping tons of "knowledge" on us, I wondered how much of it was real and how much of it was just stuff made up for us tourists. So, I did a little research* of my own to try and separate the Fact from Fiction: Fact: -These are most definitely *REAL* dinosaur footprints most likely formed in the early Jurassic period ±200 Million years ago and have been verified by researchers at NAU. -The tracks were most likely made by Coelophysis kayentakatae (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coelophysis_kayentakatae) and Dilophosaurus wetherilli (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilophosaurus) -The tracks were uncovered sometime in the early 20th Century while they were getting ready to pave a road, and they're still uncovering more every year! Fiction: -The Velociraptor claw, or T-Rex tooth, that they point out is neither, but most likely a lung-fish gill-plate. -There are no T-Rex footprints or skeletons on site; basically, the timeline of when the tracks were made and when T-Rex actually lived doesn't jibe-up. -There are no fossilized eggs or coprolites (aka poop) on-site, but are most likely iron concretions. While I don't think that any of the Fiction section is meant to intentionally mislead us, I think it's just what the lawyers call "puffing." They're just trying to make this all seem to be more exciting and arouse our curiosity and drive in more business; as "T-Rex tracks" sound a lot sexier than "Dilophosaurus tracks," right? Plus, who really cares? Just the fact that the tracks are real makes this a "must-stop" if you're in the area! How many times in life are you going to get to see, touch and walk with the dinosaurs!? *Bibliography: http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=1042 http://www.placestoseeinarizona.com/tuba-city-dinosaur-tracks/ read more

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If for real, worth seeing. Cost is donation for tour guide. Don't be cheap it worth every penny. After checking or searching the Internet, it is the real deal and the tour guides are the real deal as well and very informative. read more

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This was a short stop along hwy 160 in AZ - very remote but neat place. There are no services here. You will drive a short, bumpy dirt road to where a few guides wait. I was hoping just to wander around and look myself but one of the men leaped up to lead us around the sites. It was scorching hot and we wanted to bail on the 'tour' but never got a chance to. Its only around 20 mins but bring water with you if its hot. They work for donations and also sell jewelry at a wooden booth. They work hard at this hustle and I felt bad I couldn't donate more than I did. Still was a neat stop, saw footprints, fossilized eggs and bones, etc. Shout out to our guide "Mike"! read more

VERY SKETCHY "TOUR GUIDES." As soon as we pulled up and before we could all get out of the car, one tour guide ran up to us and demanded a donation. "Donation" was about the only thing she was said. Fortunately, another tour guide chased her away. However, that guide then starts saying some obviously fake stuff. I'm fine paying to see dinosaur tracks, but not fine with being accosted by pan handlers and folks who don't know what they are talking about. Avoid. read more

This was a very interesting place. It's a quick stop but not something you see everyday. Lots of tracks and even Dino poop. The kids would love it. read more

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Cute little stop for kids to explore dinosaurs footprints. Free admission, donations only. Looks like you stepped onto Mars with the red dirt and fossilized artifacts. read more

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SO COOL. Tracks, bones, eggs, fossils of all sorts. The people there know their stuff and show you all around. They sell handmade Navajo artifacts and there's so much to explore. I wish their roadside advertisements were more defined, cause this is a true treasure in Arizona. If you are anywhere near here, I highly recommended the stop. It is truly worth driving out of the way to see. read more

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What a find. This is a family operated business on Navajo Land and they were so nice to show us around in the rain. Amazing place and our guide explained all the tracks and poop too!!! LOL... I loved it. Please give these guides and owners a BIG tip..they so deserve it!!! Amazing to see these tracks and information read more

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Ask for Alvin!! This was hands down one of the coolest things I have ever done. Make sure to bring a bottle of water, cash and don't forget to buy some hand made goods afterwards. read more

Great stop along the highway if you're going south. Paleontologists have verified the authenticity of these tracks which is super cool. Our guide, Ricky, was very knowledgeable and we really appreciated his help! They work on tips; I'm glad the Navajo people are able to profit from this exhibit on their land instead of being exploited by the US government. read more

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Dog friendly! I've been to this place a few times since I was a kid and it's always been entertaining. They always seem to have found something different. When you pull up you'll most likely be greeted and asked if you want a guide, I suggest you get one. It's great to have someone explain what you're looking at. The guides also work on tips so bring a little cash to tip them. The guides will put water in the tracks to make them easier to see and easier to photograph. read more

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When we arrived at the attraction, I was a little surprised. There was no visitors center, no facilities, just rugged rocky land as far as the eye could see. We were greeted before we fully exited our car by the sweetest little 9 year old Native American girl who was to be our guide through the rocky remains of a prehistoric world. She confidently informed us about the creatures that had left their mark on the rocks. I know not everything she told us was accurate, but we appreciated her version of the events. There was no charge for the guided tour, the guides work only for tips. They also sell their handmade jewelry and other items such as a replica of a native tool made with a gastrolith. It's a long drive out to see these fossils, but well worth it! If you're in the area, make time for this activity! read more

My wife and I were on a road trip and heard about this place from some folks In Colorado. This was on our exact route to Flagstaff so we made a point to stop in for a look. We were not disappointed at all. This is located on Indian property so it isn't hidden behind plexiglass and chains like most prehistoric sites. There is NO CHARGE to view the tracks. A tour guide did approach our vehicle as we were parking and offered to walk us through what we were looking at. Dale Willis was his name and he was full of wonderful Dino knowledge. We did tip him and we also gladly purchased a necklace as a way to contribute. There are PLENTY of clearly visible tracks to see. Truly mind blowing. Don't pass this up if you are in the area. A Must see! read more