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Best Equestrian Camping near Oljato-Monument Valley, UT

81 Reviews

Sleeping Bear Campground offers limited horse accommodations for riders exploring Monument Valley's iconic landscape. The campground permits equestrians with basic facilities on a primitive camping basis. Trail access for horses extends through the surrounding desert terrain with routes providing views of the valley's signature rock formations. Horse trailer parking is available directly at campsites with sufficient space for both camping equipment and horse trailers on the spacious grounds. The quiet, uncrowded atmosphere at Sleeping Bear creates a peaceful environment for horses unaccustomed to busy campgrounds.

Horse owners camping near Monument Valley should prepare for desert conditions with limited water access points. Equestrians need to bring sufficient water for their animals as drinking water facilities are not provided at most area campgrounds. The natural terrain surrounding Monument Valley offers multiple undesignated riding routes rather than formal bridle trails. Riders report seeing wild horses during early morning rides through the Valley of the Gods area. All horse waste must be packed out from these environmentally sensitive areas. Group equestrian camping is possible with advance arrangements at Monument Valley KOA, though dedicated horse corrals are not provided. The distinctive red sandstone formations create dramatic backdrops for trail rides, especially during sunrise and sunset hours.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah (7)

    1. Monument Valley KOA

    24 Reviews
    Monument Valley, UT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-3424

    $45 - $100 / night

    "Good location near the monument valley entrance and the border of utah and Arizona. This place is great and has everything you need."

    "This KOA is located right across the road from soem of the manor buttes in Monumewnt Valley, right in the heart of Navaho Country."

    2. Sleeping Bear Campground

    18 Reviews
    Monument Valley, UT
    8 miles
    +1 (435) 444-7777

    $20 / night

    "Having drove past the packed KOA campground in Monument Vally, we arrived at Sleeping Bear with huge smiles on our faces... couldn't believe what a beautiful location it was and only one other van there"

    "Amazing views at sunset, quiet, and we saw horses around in the morning. Wonderful."

    3. Valley of the Gods Road Dispersed

    10 Reviews
    Mexican Hat, UT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 587-1500

    "We found a spot about 3km in from the 163 entrance. Great views. Windy in the afrernoon but dies down around 5pm."

    "Very easy to drive on road, we took a 2WD car and had no issues. Plenty of spots so you’ll always find a place to camp for the night."

    4. Sand Island Recreation Area — Bears Ears National Monument

    21 Reviews
    Bluff, UT
    38 miles

    $15 / night

    "Scattered water spigots, vault toilets at both loops and a trash dumpster at entrance by the boat ramp area. 15$ nite for camping. 14 day limit."

    "We stopped here on our loop of the Utah big 5. Weren't expecting much but it surprised us! There was a nice river and some petroglyphs a short walk away. Water fill and some picnic tables."

    5. Valley of the Gods

    4 Reviews
    Mexican Hat, UT
    28 miles

    "Easy access with 2-wheel drive for the first .5 of the loop at least (we didn’t go any farther). Breathtaking view of the 7-sisters and plenty of flat ground for tents."

    "The valley of the gods is astoundingly, beautiful and spending the night in the valley was near perfection."

    6. Butler Wash Dispersed - Bears Ears

    4 Reviews
    Bluff, UT
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 587-1500

    "Along side Butler Wash which was nearly dry at the time. Beautiful views all around. Very quiet & peaceful. Only 2 other vehicles drove down Butler Wash Rd."

    "About a 30 min drive to monument valley. No cellphone connection."

    7. Snow Flat Camp 13 - Bears Ears

    1 Review
    Mexican Hat, UT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 587-1510

    "This site was really good for my campervan, but I don't recommend the drive to this spot for larger campers. The site was large & relatively flat. Had a clean rock fire ring."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Oljato-Monument Valley, UT

81 Reviews of 7 Oljato-Monument Valley Campgrounds

  • Patrick P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2025

    Monument Valley KOA

    Nice location

    Good location near the monument valley entrance and the border of utah and Arizona. This place is great and has everything you need. A little expensive and feel some other options in the area provide better value.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2021

    Sand Island Recreation Area — Bears Ears National Monument

    Nice camp but hwy noisy

    This review is for the campground. Total of 23 campsites in two loops. The 8 sites in loop A are for tenters and van campers...there is a vehicle length restriction posted. Loop B has 15 sites that are designed for larger campers, trailers and RVs. Scattered water spigots, vault toilets at both loops and a trash dumpster at entrance by the boat ramp area. 15$ nite for camping. 14 day limit. Sites are tucked into cottonwood trees and the San Juan River is close adjacent. In addition there are two group camping sites close to the boat ramp area. This seems to be the put in for floating the San Juan River down to??. Only issue and reason for only 4 stars was the constant truck traffic noise heard in Loop B due to the hwy 191 bridge close by.

  • L
    Apr. 26, 2023

    Sleeping Bear Campground

    Memories for life, what a spot!

    Having drove past the packed KOA campground in Monument Vally, we arrived at Sleeping Bear with huge smiles on our faces... couldn't believe what a beautiful location it was and only one other van there!! OMG, desert camping at its best :-) only sad we only had one night there on our Utah road trip. A lovely young lady came to collect the $25? around 8pm, had a nice chat, she told us about the camps history and the formations surrounding us. We went on a horseback ride with Joe Atene, the entrance to which is very close to Sleeping Bear (see on Google maps). Note there are no signs on the main road to the campsite, just follow Google.

    Would highly recommend to anyone staying in the area, provided you don't need any facilities, just peace and quiet. The road was in decent condition, our RV was 8m long and no issues at all with parking. some large parking spots are available.

  • Christelle H.
    Mar. 30, 2025

    Sleeping Bear Campground

    Views and horses

    We were the only ones camping here that night and could choose our spot. Access is through an easy dirt road. Amazing views at sunset, quiet, and we saw horses around in the morning. Wonderful.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Sand Island Recreation Area — Bears Ears National Monument

    Convenient spot on the Utah loop

    We stopped here on our loop of the Utah big 5. Weren't expecting much but it surprised us! There was a nice river and some petroglyphs a short walk away. Water fill and some picnic tables. Spots were of a reasonable size.

    There was a boat put in, and it seemed like many people were canoe camping.

    Close to Mexican Hat, Valley of the Gods and Goosenecks state park

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 4, 2016

    Sand Island Recreation Area — Bears Ears National Monument

    Camp under the cottonwoods riverside - Will take you back in time!

    You will find this lovely campground just outside of the town of Bluff, UT. Sand Island Campground is located on the north bank of the San Juan River about 3 miles west of Bluff, Utah, on the south side of Highway 191. The hotels in town fill up fast - but this hidden spot is where you want to be if you love being off on your own! At $15 per campsite per night (2 car maximum) price is right and they offer 25 campsites. Keep in mind that the campsites are "first come, first served" and self-register. There are some amenities like drinking water, Picnic tables,Fire grates, &Pit toilets. There is a boat launch that did get regular traffic. What I loved best was the petroglyphs! There are 2 full walls of them and lots to explore down a trail that runs along the river. The sites are fairly small but ours was private and the camping area was near empty when we were there in Sept. You do have to treat yourself to dinner at the Cottonwood Steakhouse while you are there and take time the visit the nearby Bluff Fort. Their home-made rootbeer is the best I have ever had!

  • N
    May. 19, 2021

    Monument Valley KOA

    An Oasis in Monument Valley

    This KOA is located right across the road from soem of the manor buttes in Monumewnt Valley, right in the heart of Navaho Country. We discovered this campground on our first trip to the American Southwest post COVID. This facility is newly owned and very well updated by way of lavatories, showers and laundry facilities (immaculate).  The owners are extremely friendly and connected to the guests.   All the sites have full hookups and there are additional services provided on the site such as jeep rentals, Navaho tours and horse rides.  We are satisfied with the accommodations and would come again if wevever re-visit this area. Very nice maangement!

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2023

    Snow Flat Camp 13 - Bears Ears

    Worth the Drive Up

    Snow Flat Rd is rough in a few places for a non-high clearance vehicle, but it's worth it. This site was really good for my campervan, but I don't recommend the drive to this spot for larger campers. The site was large & relatively flat. Had a clean rock fire ring. Private area nearby for toilet setup. Wonderful view from the top of this mesa. Wildflowers were blooming at the site. Site was well off the road. There were a handful of offroaders passing by on their way to/from Comb Wash. Otherwise, very quiet & peaceful. No amenities. No T-Mobile nor AT&T service.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2023

    Monument Valley KOA

    A smaller KOA

    General: 56-site campground with a mix of 50-amp pull-thru, 30-amp pull-thru, 30-amp back-in, and 30-amp tent/RV sites. All sites have water and electricity. 

    Site Quality: All sites are gravel and level. As expected in an RV park, there is no separation/privacy between sites. Our back-in 30-amp site had a picnic table, electricity, and water. However, the picnic table was on the opposite side of the water and electricity, which was confusing. 

    Bath/Shower house: Very clean. Nice hot water and pressure in the shower (turn the hot water all the way to the left to get the hot water going).

    Activities/Amenities: Dog park, playground, laundry with three washers and three dryers ($4 per load for both which was very reasonable). Although the laundry did say it was open 24/7, when we checked in, the sheet advised us that the last load of laundry had to be in by 7 pm. There is a store open from 8 am– 8 pm. Horse tours can also be booked from the campground. 

    We stayed here as we needed to fill up on water and had booked a Monument Valley sunrise tour and the KOA was one of the pick-up sites. We were able to go on our tour and be back before check-out at 11 am. There are nice views from the campground.

Guide to Oljato-Monument Valley

Horse camping in Utah offers a unique opportunity to explore stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine companions. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride through breathtaking scenery.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • The Monument Valley KOA provides horse camping options along with essential amenities like electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
  • At Sleeping Bear Campground, equestrian campers can enjoy spacious sites and a peaceful environment, perfect for relaxing after a day of riding.
  • Valley of the Gods offers a free and open space for horse camping, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area without the hassle of reservations.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • The Monument Valley KOA is conveniently located near various guided horse tours, making it easy to explore the iconic landscapes of Monument Valley.
  • Campers at Sleeping Bear Campground can take advantage of the nearby trails that lead to stunning viewpoints, perfect for a day of adventure with your horse.
  • The scenic routes around Valley of the Gods provide ample opportunities for horseback riding, allowing you to experience the breathtaking vistas at your own pace.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails

  • The Monument Valley KOA features well-maintained trails that are accessible for horseback riding, ensuring a smooth experience for equestrian campers.
  • At Sleeping Bear Campground, the campground's location allows easy access to nearby riding trails, making it a favorite among horse owners.
  • Valley of the Gods provides a rugged terrain ideal for adventurous riders looking to explore the natural beauty of Utah on horseback.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Oljato-Monument Valley, UT is Monument Valley KOA with a 4.3-star rating from 24 reviews.

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