Goblin Valley State Park
Fee required
Parking available
Bizarre lunar-like landscape with thousands of large stone "hoodoos."

πŸ“œ Strange, colorful valley with sandstone goblins and hoodoos.
πŸ” Often compared to Mars, offering a bizarre lunar-like landscape.

Why Go

🌌 International Dark Sky Park, perfect for stargazing and night photography
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore unique sandstone 'goblins' and hoodoos
πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, and OHV routes
🎬 Famous movie filming location

Why Avoid

⚠️ Risk of flash floods and lightning-ignited wildfires
β˜€οΈ Temperatures over 100Β°F in summer, bring plenty of water
crowds on weekends and spring break

Tips

⏰ Arrive in morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds
πŸ’§ Drink one gallon of water per person per day
πŸ•οΈ Find free camping at nearby Little Wild Horse Canyon

Cost

πŸ’° Day-use entry fee required, Utah State Park Pass accepted.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

On-site parking available.

πŸ• Dogs

Dogs allowed on leash, please clean up.

Last updated 7 days ago

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