Goblin Valley State Park - United States
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Best time to visit Goblin Valley State Park
Spring (March through May) and fall (September through October) are the most comfortable seasons to visit, with mild daytime temperatures and cooler nights ideal for hiking among the hoodoos. Summer brings intense desert heat that regularly exceeds 95°F, along with monsoon thunderstorms that can trigger flash floods in nearby slot canyons. Winter is quieter and the park remains open, though overnight freezes and occasional snow can make camping chilly. Shoulder months offer the best balance of open roads, reasonable crowds, and manageable weather for RV travelers.
Cold desert nights; park open year-round but expect freezing temps
Chilly, low crowds; park open
Start of shoulder season, pleasant hiking
Peak spring season; reserve early
Warm and busy; ideal hiking weather
Hot; hike early and carry ample water
Monsoon season; flash flood risk in slot canyons
Monsoon storms continue; check forecasts before hiking
Prime fall weather; popular for RV travel
Cool, clear skies, lighter crowds
Cool, quiet shoulder season
Cold; park open, winterize water systems
Things to do at Goblin Valley State Park
- Valley of Goblins EasyRV parking available
The Valley of Goblins is the main attraction, a wide sandstone basin filled with thousands of hoodoos that visitors can freely wander among. The park was named by visitors who thought the eroded hoodoos looked like goblins. The main overlook and trailhead parking is large and easily handles RVs and tow vehicles. stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goblin-valley/
- Carmel Canyon Loop EasyRV parking available
Carmel Canyon Loop is a short, roughly 1.5 mile hike through eroded badlands and a narrow canyon on the north edge of the park. The route passes the Molly's Castle viewpoint and offers classic red rock scenery. Trailhead parking accommodates standard RVs. stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goblin-valley/
- Curtis Bench Trail ModerateRV parking available
Curtis Bench Trail is a moderate 3 to 4 mile out-and-back with elevated views over the Valley of Goblins and the Henry Mountains in the distance. The trail is exposed with little shade, so it is best in cooler months or early morning. Parking is shared with the main observation area. stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goblin-valley/
- Little Wild Horse Canyon ModerateRV parking available
Little Wild Horse Canyon is a family-friendly slot canyon hike just outside the park in the Muddy Creek Wilderness in Emery County, Utah. Visitors can explore the canyons on an eight mile loop trail that takes close to four hours, with a few sections of light scrambling. The trailhead has a parking lot, vault toilets, and an informational kiosk, and the canyons have extreme potential for flash floods. blm.gov/visit/little-wild-horse-trailhead
- Goblin's Lair ModerateRV parking available
Goblin's Lair is a hidden sandstone chamber reached by a roughly 3 mile round-trip hike from the main parking area. The final descent into the chamber requires scrambling or a guided canyoneering rappel available through the park. The approach trail is exposed and best hiked outside of midday heat. stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goblin-valley/
- Stargazing in the Dark Sky Park EasyRV parking available
Goblin Valley is certified as an International Dark Sky Park, offering some of the darkest skies in Utah for stargazing and astrophotography. The campground and Valley of Goblins overlook are both excellent viewing spots on clear nights. Ranger-led astronomy programs are held seasonally. stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goblin-valley/
- Mountain Biking the Wild Horse Area ModerateRV parking available
The BLM lands surrounding Goblin Valley include the Wild Horse and Temple Mountain areas with numerous dirt roads and singletrack for mountain biking. Routes range from easy scenic dirt roads to technical slickrock. Large pullouts and dispersed sites provide RV-friendly staging. blm.gov/visit/temple-mountain-townsite-campground
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Goblin Valley State Park, UT, United States
How to get to Goblin Valley State Park
The park sits off Utah State Route 24, reached via a paved side road from the highway between Green River (about 50 miles northeast, roughly one hour) and Hanksville (about 30 miles south, roughly 40 minutes). From Salt Lake City the drive is approximately 215 miles and about three and a half hours via I-15 and US-6, while Moab is about 125 miles east, around two hours. The approach road is paved and RV friendly with no tunnels or major grades, but the final stretches are remote with no services, so fuel up and fill water in Green River or Hanksville. The nearest commercial airport for fly-and-rent trips is Grand Junction Regional Airport in Colorado, roughly two and a half hours away, with Salt Lake City International as the larger hub option.
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