Goblin Valley State Park Dispersed Camp Area, near Goblin Valley, Utah, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the frills. This area offers free camping with plenty of space to set up your tent or RV, and you can enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets that will leave you in awe.

The location is known for its peaceful atmosphere, with many sites providing seclusion from other campers. Visitors have mentioned that the dirt roads leading to the sites are generally in good condition, making it accessible for various vehicles, including RVs. Just be prepared for some bumps along the way! As one camper noted, “The dirt road to the sites was in good condition and no problem for Tahoe pulling 24 ft camper.”

If you’re up for some adventure, you’re just minutes away from Goblin Valley State Park and Little Wild Horse Canyon, where you can explore beautiful trails. Keep in mind that there are no services here, so pack in what you need and be ready to enjoy the great outdoors without distractions. Many campers appreciate the lack of cell service, allowing for a true escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

With established fire rings at many sites, you can cozy up around a fire under a breathtaking night sky. Just remember to bring your own firewood, as it’s not provided. Whether you’re camping with friends, family, or your furry companions, this area offers a unique experience that’s hard to beat.

East Dispersed Area — Goblin Valley State Park

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Dispersed camped here because goblin valley sp was full. Very quiet other than someone running their generator. Kinda far from route 24. 

BLM outside Goblin Valley

We wanted to explore Goblin Valley, the next day so we camped here. It was a great spot! Beautiful views! Definitely windy though.

Definitely a popular site, but it's easy to find your own space between natural rock walls.

4WD is a must.

Great, but windy

It costs $35 to camp in the State Park or $20 entrance fee, but there are so many dispersed spots in the BLM area right outside the state park boundaries. 

  

Before you turn onto the road to take you to the state park there are several wide open flat areas to stay in. This area is pretty busy with boondockers but we found a secluded spot 1/2 mile from the Wild Horse trail head at 38.5815894,-110.7954139. There are several spots that are reachable by RV, but further back you’ll need high clearance and possible 4x4. 

  

The dirt roads off the main road close to the state park are very rutted and washed out. The roads were doable in our 26’ class C but not really worth it when there are so many other easier options. 

  

There is no water here and no trash service so pack in and pack out including your digested food.:) 

  

There are pit toilets at the Wild Horse Trailhead, and there appeared to be some overnight campers at the trailhead as well. 

  

No cell service from any carrier, and our cell booster did not help.

Beautiful Area

It is $45 per night to camp at goblin Valley State Park and the free spots to the west of the park are so much better and they are free!  We found a great spot with a little hidden canyon that our son put his tent in.  We went in the middle of October and it was 40° at night and 75° during the day so we were pretty cold at night but pretty hot during the day. We have a Toyota sienna minivan with front wheel drive and the dirt roads to the campsites were totally passable for us, just go slow￼￼

It was awesome

So many great spots! Obviously BLM so it’s free and you get what you pay for but there is plenty of space 

Also no service so make sure you know your way out 

Perfect for visiting Goblin Valley 

There are three (3) signed areas designated as Goblin Valley St Park dispersed camping area. This is the first one you see on left heading to little Wildhorse TH.  Roads seem very rough, some deep sand and could be muddy if wet?, but RVs and TTs seem to get out there. No services, no cell signal. This area used to be BLM but seems Goblin Valley St Park has gobbled it up.  See pic of map I got at visitors center (red sections added).  Goblin Valley St Park charges $20 per vehicle just to do a day pass.  $45-$65 for camping,!!  use the free dispersed or the BLM CGs close by. 

Goblin Valley dispersed camp area

Went here on the weekend of the eclipse and it was very full, but we still found a good spot with great views. I’ve been here other times in the past and it’s usually completely empty. The road is a little bumpy in places, but I’ve seen tons of campers, RVs, sedans and other low clearance cars make it just fine. It was in the 70s during the day and 30s at night. It takes a while to warm up in the morning because the mountains block out the sun until around 9 or 10am in the fall. 
The sand is very fine and everything you bring will end up with a layer of dust on it 

Free and Empty! (Usually)

Many great sites with established fire rings. Most sites are spread out quite well with level ground - or minimal work to level. Many thorns! Quiet and gorgeous night sky views. Close to trailheads and great area overall! No cell service - truly perfect! 

Great spots! 

Free site even though now part of Goblin Valley SP. Paved road until turn off to sites. The dirt road to the sites was in good condition and no problem for Tahoe pulling 24 ft camper. Stayed at site2. Plenty of room to turn around and mostly flat site. Right next to the rocks which helped block some wind. Very quiet. No services or cell phone coverage for ATT. Very close to state park which sells ice. Rode bikes from site into park for MTB bike trails which are very nice

Peaceful

Lots of spots that offer seclusion from other campers.  Great for dogs!  Minutes from goblin valley and little wild horse canyon.  You can fill and dump camper at goblin valley state park but it is not free.  

Great spots!

Great sun rises and sunsets. Not all sites are suitable for a 27 foot trailer but there was enough I that I still had some choices. 

Beautiful place to camp

Able to drive in with 4WD. There was deep sand that required aggressive tires. Dispersed with no services. Even though other campers may have been 200 yards away, the geography makes it so you don’t see or hear them. 

Site 6

Camped at this site in mid March and it was lovely. It’s right next to Goblin Valley, which is incredibly convenient, and it’s free! We had to find our site at night, which I wouldn’t recommend. The roads are passable but not easy, my 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan held it together but it was definitely bouncy. Our site was nestled in a small slot canyon, super cool! There are many sites to choose from that span all the way down the face of the canyon. 

Quiet and Beautiful  

Get here while it's free! This area so close to Goblin Valley is one of the favorite places I have camped. There are sights along the rock wall and even some like our own that is actually within the start of slot canyons. We stayed at site #4.

  

The roads were definitely bumpy and not maintained at all so make sure your have a vehicle with enough clearance. If there is recent rain, many vehicles might struggle but our SUVs and truck had no issue at all.

This area will soon become part of Goblin Valley where they will charge for camping. It looks like it will be $15 a night, which is honestly still worth it to me if you get a cool site. The signs for future camping information are all in place, but the parts about cost were all taped over with no date listed for when they will start charging.

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