ARIZONA NATIONAL PARKS

Hubbell Trading Post
National Historic Site

As the oldest continuously operating trading post on the Navajo Reservation, Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site offers the visitor a chance to experience a piece of history. The trading post was purchased by John Lorenzo Hubbell in 1878, and the Hubbell family operated the post until it was sold to the National Park Service in 1967. The trading post is still active, and operated by a non-profit organization that maintains the trading traditions the Hubbell family established. The site consists of the original 160 acre homestead, with the trading post, family home and visitor center as the primary attractions.

VISITATION

Highest in June, July and August; lowest in January and February.

LOCATION

Ganado, Arizona

ADDRESS

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
P.O. Box 150
Ganado, AZ 86505

TELEPHONE

(928) 755-3475
(928) 755-3405 (Fax Number)

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS

Summer hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. **MST, daily. Winter hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily. Closed: Thanksgiving day, December 25, and January 1.

** Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is on the Navajo Reservation, which recognizes Daylight Savings Time. The state of Arizona operates on Mountain Standard Time, and is one hour behind the reservation, from April through October.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING

Elevation is 6,340 feet. Daytime temperatures range from the low 50s to the high 90s from May through September. Winter temperatures range from a few degree above zero to the high 30s. Humidity is generally low with summer thunderstorms occurring between July and August. Winters are cold and snowy. Spring is usually windy. Wear layers of clothing.

DIRECTIONS

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is located one mile west of Ganado, on highway 264. Visitors traveling on I-40 can take highway 191 north to Ganado, or from Gallup, New Mexico, take highway 666 north to highway 264.

TRANSPORTATION

To Park: access by state roads, highway 191 and 264. No public transportation to area. Gallup, New Mexico, 60 miles east, is served by Amtrak, buses and a small airport. Albuquerque, New Mexico, 150 miles east, has a major airport.

FEES, COSTS, RATES

No admission fees. Donations are accepted at the visitor center.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Visitor Center/Exhibits:

There are demonstrations of Navajo rug weaving in the visitor center, along with a small museum display. The fully active trading post offers a variety of Native American made arts and crafts that includes rugs, baskets, kachinas, jewelry, drums, pots, etc. It also offers the opportunity to experience the traditional trading activities that have gone on for over 100 years.

Programs/Activities:

There are regularly scheduled tours of the Hubbell family home during summer months, and also in the winter, as staffing allows. In the summer, there are occasional presentations on Navajo rugs and weaving, as well as grounds tours.

Lodging and Camping Facilities:

No lodging or camping available in Ganado. The nearest lodging is 30 miles north in Chinle, Arizona, or 30 miles east, in Window Rock, Arizona. The nearest camping is at Canyon De Chelly National Monument, in Chinle, Arizona.

Food/Supplies:

There is a small grocery store in the trading post, and local restaurants.

Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and Opportunities:

The Visitor's Center provides book sales and exhibits and self-guided tour booklet as well as Navajo women weaving rugs. There are regular tours of the Hubbell home (No Charge). If you are planning to bring a large group to visit the Hubbell home please write or telephone in advance. This will help the staff plan on providing a more accommodating interpretive service.

Accessibility:

The trading post, visitor center and Hubbell family home are all accessible. The grounds are usually accessible, except in bad weather, and a wheelchair is available.

Special Needs:

None.

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE

Stop at the visitor center and observe the weavers. Visit the trading post and learn about Native American crafts. Take the Hubbell family home tour, and see a significant collection of southwest art. Take the self guided tour of the grounds.

RESERVATION/PERMITS

Reservations for school groups or other educational groups should be made at least two weeks prior to the visit. Special use permits and collection access permits require at least one month's notice and application. Filming permits are arranged on an individual basis. It is based on size of the project, whether it is a movie or commercial, etc., and how much of an impact there will be on the site and staff involved. For additional details concerning reservations, special use or filming permits, call (928) 755-3475.

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS

Plan to stay for one to two hours, although it is easy to stay longer.

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS

In late August, the "Friends of Hubbell" and the National Park Service hold an "Old Time Trading Days" event. Entertainment such as storytellers, singers and trick roping is available. Artists include painters, wood carvers and basket makers. Food booths offer Navajo tacos and Hopi bread. Special programs such as rug talks and grounds tours are offered throughout the day. Call the park for specific dates and times of the events (928) 755-3475.

VISITOR IMPACTS

Information concerning road conditions, travel times and other areas of visitor interest are available at the visitor center.

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

The Petrified Forest National Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, El Morro National Monument, El Malpais National Monument, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Monument Valley, Window Rock, Arizona, and the Hopi Mesas are all an easy drive from the park.

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