Dispersed Mexican Hat Camping

There are many camping sites distributed throughout the well maintained roads around the Mexican Hat. A regular 2WD passenger car shouldn't have a problem getting to many of them. There are smaller trails that require 4WD with a bit of clearance and articulation, but didn't see anything a unibody crossover couldn't do.

You get plenty of privacy and seclusion at each site with beautiful views in the morning. And please respect the land and its people! We are lucky they are generous enough to allow us to camp here.

This was a great spot to camp, quiet, and the view was just amazing. Numerous spots available and access to the San Juan River. If there isn’t anything available, Vally of the Gods is right in the area with endless available sites as well and worth a the scenic drive. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to camp in this area.

I road in at night and the road was sandy and wiggly. If you can make it all the way down to where the trail ends, it’s a pretty dank opening to the water. Be respectful, friendly, and never put a sign in “your spot” that says “taken” or “occupied” — you are on native land and that’s also an obnoxious, unfriendly Karen move.