Description

Goblin Valley is a great base camp to explore and hike in the adjacent San Rafael Swell. This remote, but very popular campground offers great access to area recreation. Spring and fall are thebest times to visit, due to intense heat during summer months (June through August).

Geography:

Goblin Valley State Park is a showcase of geologic history. Exposed cliffs reveal parallel layers of rock bared by erosion. Because of the uneven hardness of sandstone, some patches resist erosion much better than others. The softer material is removed by wind and water, leaving thousands of unique, geologic goblins. Water erosion and the smoothing action of windblown dust work together to shape the goblins.Scores of intricately eroded creatures greet visitors to GoblinValley.

Recreation:

Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will find hundreds of miles of dirt roads to explore in areas surrounding the park. Camping, hiking, photography, off-highway vehicle riding (outside park)

Facilities:

24 site campground with centrally located restroom and shower facilities.

Nearby Attractions:

San Rafael Swell