Gooseneck State Park is in southern Utah near Mexican Hat off Hwy 316. We camped nearby at the Valley of the Gods the end of Oct 2019 for two days in a 38 ft 5th wheel trailer. We drove through The Valley of the Gods, off of Hwy 163 to Hwy 261, up to the top of Moki Dugway. Then down Hwy 316 over to Gooseneck State Park. The entrance fee was $5.00 and well worth it. The day trip around the area was great, something new to look at and photograph around every turn. The Goosenecks were fantastic to view. We would love to camp at the rims edge but our camper was already set up elsewhere. It was beautiful to look down into the river below and see how it had carved out the Goosenecks in the surrounding rock. The road was paved all the way to the Parks entrance, it was smooth to the edge of the rim but the further down the rim you traveled the rougher the road became. You could pull a camper all the way out onto one of the horseshoe bends, just take it slow over the rocky terrain. I would recommend anyone traveling in the area to drive the few miles to the Park. The camping is primitive, no water, no electric. There are vault toilets and a few trash cans. Truly amazing views.
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📖 About This Campground
Goosenecks State Park Campground near Mexican Hat Utah (51 miles southwest of Blanding) offers primitive camping for free. Scenic setting over looking river. Camping is in 8 designated sites along rim, where fire-ring and picnic tables are located. First come, first served site only. No reservations accepted. Conditions are primitive, bring your own fire wood and water. No services except vault toilets come prepared.
Located at the end of Ut 316 the state park is famous for its majestic views that are perfect for social media bragging. The camping areas are located in a dirt lot with picnic table and fire rings. Any size RV or tent camping unit can fit in the area. A self service kiosk this location is not manned by park personnel.
Fees are cheap at $10 per night