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Valley of the Gods

Mexican Hat, UT

Nature

A 27 km graded dirt road loops among isolated sandstone buttes and pinnacles, like a smaller Monument Valley without fees. Passable for cars in dry weather; skip it after rain, when the washes flood.

Nearest town
Mexican Hat, UT
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
37.2600, -109.8600

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Goosenecks State Park CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    7 mi from Valley of the Gods
    TentsMotorhomesToilets
  • Coral Sands RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Valley of the Gods
    MotorhomesWi-Fi
  • Cottonwood RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Valley of the Gods · 22 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
  • Monument Valley KOAMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Valley of the Gods
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • The view campgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Valley of the Gods
  • Monument Valley CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    24 mi from Valley of the Gods
    Motorhomes

All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Valley of the Gods?

Valley of the Gods is in Mexican Hat, UT, at GPS 37.2600, -109.8600. It is about 17 mi from Bluff.

Can you camp near Valley of the Gods?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Goosenecks State Park Campground, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Valley of the Gods?

Valley of the Gods is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southeast Utah: Needles, Valley of the Gods and Moki Dugway and Mesas, bridges and buttes: by camper through Bears Ears and Monument Valley.

What is there to see near Valley of the Gods?

Places worth a stop nearby: Moki Dugway (5 mi), Goosenecks State Park (7 mi), Monument Valley (22 mi) and Natural Bridges National Monument (25 mi).

When is the best time to visit Valley of the Gods?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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