Sitting on the rim of a mesa above the San Juan River, Goosenecks State Park Campground gives campers a direct look at one of the more distinctive geological formations in the Colorado Plateau: a series of tight river bends carved 1,200 feet below the flat desert surface. The setup is closer to dispersed camping than a traditional developed campground. Pay $10 at the self-serve kiosk, then drive south along the rim road and park where you like. A handful of established spots near the entrance have picnic tables and shade structures; further along the bluff, campers can position themselves right at the edge of the drop-off.
No water is available on site. That detail shapes everything about how to prepare for a stay here. The restroom is a vault toilet near the entrance, which means campers parked further along the rim face a walk back. There is no shade beyond the few covered tables at the day-use area, and the site sits completely exposed. Wind is a recurring theme in reviews. Antony V. calls the views "very grand, unforgettable," but also notes that tents are not advised given how quickly and strongly the wind can pick up.
The campground sits within a designated dark sky area, and the lack of nearby light pollution makes nighttime viewing a genuine draw. Monument Valley is visible on the southern horizon from rim-side spots, roughly 30 minutes by road. Valley of the Gods and the Moki Dugway are both within 20 minutes. Cell coverage is solid for AT&T and Verizon users; T-Mobile users may find themselves roaming. The park also provides WiFi. Campers wanting free alternatives nearby can look at Goosenecks Rim BLM Dispersed, Honaker Trail Road to the west, or BLM Dispersed near Goosenecks State Park a few miles out.
The access road is described by multiple reviewers as bumpy but manageable. April H. towed an Aliner trailer with a Subaru Outback without difficulty, though the road into the park is narrow and passing oncoming vehicles requires care. RVs up to 30 feet are accommodated, and several large turnaround areas exist along the rim road. Crowds are variable; on busy weekends, 50 or more campers may be spread across the bluff, though spacing generally keeps neighbors at a reasonable distance. Summer heat is worth factoring in, as the site is fully exposed with no canopy cover.
Goosenecks works best for self-sufficient campers, whether in RVs, vans, or well-staked tents, who are prepared for wind, sun, and a dry camp in exchange for direct access to one of the more geologically striking rim views in southern Utah.
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Map & DirectionsGoosenecks State Park Campground is located in Utah near Mexican Hat
Address
660 West 400 North
Mexican Hat, UT 84531
Coordinates
37.17457072 N
109.92710936 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/18/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 7/15/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/18/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 7/15/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 15 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 14 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs 48 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 56 min from St. George, UT


























































