Goblin Valley State Park Campground
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2023

Explore the hoodoos!

General: Small campground with 24 sites, and two yurts. Sites are designated as RV or tent with the main difference being that the tent sites have multiple vehicle pads right next to each other. We did see some vans in the tent sites and in November, that was not a problem. All camping is dry camping. Each site has a covered picnic table with side shelters, not needed when we were there in November but a necessity in the warmer months, and a fire pit. 

Site Quality: All camper pads are paved and level. Some were pull-thru and others back-in. The ones on the exterior of the loop have the best views IMO. 

Bathhouse: (automatic) flush toilets, two sinks, paper towels, and soap. There were showers but they were closed for the season as of November 6. 

Activities: There are three valleys filled with hoodoos. No distinct trails so you can wander freely among the hoodoos. Several moderately challenging hiking trails, including one directly from the campground (Entrada). We did the Caramel Canyon Loop which included several scrambles in narrow canyons (but doable for two seniors – 65 and 71 years old in good physical shape). There are also designated biking trails and horseback riding is allowed in the Red Canyon Primitive area. 

We were last here 35 years ago, but it was so much fun to explore the area again. Utah State Parks are getting pricey (not the only expensive state) but this one is worth it IMO. It is a photographer's dream!

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  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Goblin Valley State Park Campground by Lee D., November 27, 2023