Can you camp in the Valley of the Gods?

Can you camp in the Valley of the Gods?

Valley of the Gods offers similar scenery without the tribal restrictions; it is located on BLM land and is open for hiking, backpacking and camping. There are no designated trails or campgrounds, but there is plenty of backcountry where you can wander and explore.

Do you need a permit for Valley of the Gods?

The road has a few sharp turns and crosses several washes. After inclement weather, check conditions before trying to drive Valley of the Gods in a passenger car. Permits are not required and there are no fees to drive Valley of the Gods unlike nearby Monument Valley.

Can you have campfires in Valley of the Gods?

No campfires are allowed in Valley of the Gods. Park at any of the designated pull-offs. This is BLM land so dogs are allowed.

Is Valley of the Gods worth it?

Located near Monument Valley, this area is filled with buttes and mesas and tall rock formations. It doesn’t quite pack the “wow” punch like Monument Valley, but the Valley of the Gods is still a worthwhile visit. Entrance to the Valley of the Gods is free.

Can you disperse camp Monument Valley?

Mexican Hat Rock Dispersed Camping: Another BLM Dispersed camping area is Mexican Hat Rock just north of Monument Valley. This is another great spot to dry camp and experience the beauty of Utah at its best.

Can you car camp in Monument Valley?

In Monument Valley, you have several unique options such as backcountry camping, horse camping, car camping, or even just staying at one of the well-known campsites.

How long is the drive through Valley of the Gods?

16.3 mile
Valley of the Gods Road is a 16.3 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Mexican Hat, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for scenic driving and ohv/off road driving and is best used from April until November.

Can you drive through the Valley of the Gods?

Valley of the Gods is a scenic backcountry area in Southeastern Utah, near Mexican Hat, UT. It’s a 17 mile point-to-point drive along a well graded dirt road that even small, passenger cars can drive. Because this road is point-to-point, you can enter it either off of HWY 163, or just below the Moki Dugway on HWY 261.

How big is the Garden of the Gods?

1,367 acres
Today the original 480-acre Perkins land donation, “a gift of inestimable value”, forms the center of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, which now totals 1,367 acres.

How long does it take to go through Valley of Gods?

These sandstone sentinels were eroded by wind and water over eons of time. The 17 mile loop through the Valley of the Gods is a graded gravel and clay surface road (San Juan County Road #242), that has a few sharp turns, and crosses several washes. Driving time is approximately one to two hours.

Is Monument Valley BLM land?

To avoid the Monument Valley camping crowds and the prices, head to Muley Point near Mexican Hat for some free and accessible BLM camping. The dirt roads up to Muley Point are well maintained, so vehicles of all clearances can make the drive up to the rim. From the rim, campers see sweeping views of the valley below.

Is Monument Valley public land?

BUT IT WON’T! Monument Valley is actually on the Navajo Nation’s tribal land. The Monument Valley Park is operated by the Navajo Nation Parks & Rec office which regulates activities in the park.