95% (320) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kayenta
Mexican Hat Rocks
1. Mexican Hat Rocks
95%
(354)
39mi from Kayenta · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
We are temporarily closed! Must reserve at least one day prior using this booking engine and text your LICENSE plate number to allow access, two night minimum. Camp spots are not marked but are obvious, choose site when you arrive, refer to map. Please respect No Trespassing signs!
Two (2) miles north of Mexican Hat, UT on Hwy 163, turn East, find your spot! Bigger Rigs: Keep to the right at the 'Y' as the road to the San Juan River is steep and a little bumpy!
Next to the Bears Ears National Monument, between Valley of the Gods and Monument Valley along the San Juan River is Mexican Hat where you can camp on private property...as this is NOT on the Navajo Reservation, alcohol is allowed.
So many things to see! Goosenecks State Park, Natural Bridges, Moki Dugway, Cedar Mesa!
Camp on this private estate that was founded in the 1890's by gold and oil prospectors and where John Wayne later crossed the river in several western movies! The night skies are unbeatable as is the quiet solitude that is sadly disappearing in other areas. Mexican Hat Rock and this portion of the San Juan River are accessible only through this estate that is open for your enjoyment, however, if you wish to camp we now ask for a small fee so we can keep it clean, maintain roads and continue our conservation efforts so all can enjoy it forever! Portable toilets are required!!! And please pick up after yourself, dogs and horses. Pack it in, pack it out. Respect your fellow campers and stay on obvious trails and roads, do know that part of this property is marked as 'No Trespassing', please respect signage. No fee is required for day trips to 'The Hat'.
Pets
Campfires
from
$22
/ night
FireTree Camping
2. FireTree Camping
95%
(285)
20mi from Kayenta · 2 sites · Tents
FireTree offers you peace and serenity in an atmosphere of rustic charm for your desert camping experience.
Outside your tent, you can sit and sip a drink in the pure clean air, read a favorite book, have a picnic, or simply gaze at the scenery.
Accommodations include restroom with hot showers and potable water.
Short walk to campsite (about 50 to 100 feet).
We allow car and van camping, but we're not specifically set up for that. Parking spaces may not be level.
Please print or download a map from our website, and DO NOT FOLLOW Google Maps or other navigation. https://firetreeinn.com/map.html
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$50
/ night
95% (320) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kayenta
Mexican Hat Rocks
1. Mexican Hat Rocks
95%
(354)
39mi from Kayenta · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
We are temporarily closed! Must reserve at least one day prior using this booking engine and text your LICENSE plate number to allow access, two night minimum. Camp spots are not marked but are obvious, choose site when you arrive, refer to map. Please respect No Trespassing signs!
Two (2) miles north of Mexican Hat, UT on Hwy 163, turn East, find your spot! Bigger Rigs: Keep to the right at the 'Y' as the road to the San Juan River is steep and a little bumpy!
Next to the Bears Ears National Monument, between Valley of the Gods and Monument Valley along the San Juan River is Mexican Hat where you can camp on private property...as this is NOT on the Navajo Reservation, alcohol is allowed.
So many things to see! Goosenecks State Park, Natural Bridges, Moki Dugway, Cedar Mesa!
Camp on this private estate that was founded in the 1890's by gold and oil prospectors and where John Wayne later crossed the river in several western movies! The night skies are unbeatable as is the quiet solitude that is sadly disappearing in other areas. Mexican Hat Rock and this portion of the San Juan River are accessible only through this estate that is open for your enjoyment, however, if you wish to camp we now ask for a small fee so we can keep it clean, maintain roads and continue our conservation efforts so all can enjoy it forever! Portable toilets are required!!! And please pick up after yourself, dogs and horses. Pack it in, pack it out. Respect your fellow campers and stay on obvious trails and roads, do know that part of this property is marked as 'No Trespassing', please respect signage. No fee is required for day trips to 'The Hat'.
Pets
Campfires
from
$22
/ night
FireTree Camping
2. FireTree Camping
95%
(285)
20mi from Kayenta · 2 sites · Tents
FireTree offers you peace and serenity in an atmosphere of rustic charm for your desert camping experience.
Outside your tent, you can sit and sip a drink in the pure clean air, read a favorite book, have a picnic, or simply gaze at the scenery.
Accommodations include restroom with hot showers and potable water.
Short walk to campsite (about 50 to 100 feet).
We allow car and van camping, but we're not specifically set up for that. Parking spaces may not be level.
Please print or download a map from our website, and DO NOT FOLLOW Google Maps or other navigation. https://firetreeinn.com/map.html
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$50
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Terry
October 2025
28 ft travel trailer
Great views, really well organized site. I hope to return!
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Grace
October 2025
25 ft Class C
Great views and close to Valley of the Gods. Be sure to take your high clearance vehicle down to the river where it looks like the future Grand Canyon is forming.
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Ian
October 2025
Tent
Climbing to the top of the Mexican Hat for sunset was such an awesome experience and gave amazing views. Only critisism is that the campsite is pretty close to the highway.
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Glen
October 2025
45 ft Class A
With pets
It was relaxing and peaceful. Little bit of traffic with people taking pictures and thought maybe a designated photo spot would help with that rather than driving around near the campers, but loved the place.
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Michael
October 2025
30 ft Class A
I loved dry camping at Mexican Hat Rocks! What a gorgeous site! The individual campsites are well-marked. It appeared an access gate was being installed during our stay, which is good. Several cars pulled off beyond the large area next to the road and drove into the campground to park in the roads and empty campsites to take photos. That's an issue the access gate will solve. Fantastic experience overall!
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Charles
October 2025
32 ft Class A
The location was peaceful with a lovely background. Night was totally dark and the sky was full of stars. Didn't hear a sound all night long.
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Terri
September 2025
12 ft travel trailer
With pets
Camping directly below Mexican Hat as an unbelievable experience. Highly recommend this location!!!
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John
September 2025
16 ft campervan
I loved camping on Sarah's land had a camper van came in after dark easy to find and lots of space you can see so many stars in the night sky then when morning came and BAM!!!! The Mexican Hat was right in your face less than a .25 miles away so awesome!!!
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Kevin
September 2025
40 ft fifth wheel
Easy in, easy out. We took the area very near the entrance. Lots of people in/out for photos of the “hat” but all were respectful of our space. We drove down further after unhooking to see what other spots looked like. We are a 40’ 5-er; others might have worked but maneuverability would have been tight. Our spot was ideal and easy leveling. The road in and out is certainly no worse than many boondocking spots. Just, as usual, take it slow. Beautiful spot, thanks to
JL for making it available.
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Vanetta
September 2025
Tent
Highly recommend camping at this beautiful place. Host is so nice and quick to communicate. Wake up to Mexican hat rock and breath taking views.
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vanessa
August 2025
Tent
Easy to find and beautiful views. Goosenecks state park and valley of the gods are nearby!
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Lexi
August 2025
Tent
Absolutely loved this site! Incredibly secluded, quiet, peaceful - everything you’d want for a road trip/camping resting place!
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Nadine
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Ohne die Anfahrtsbeschreibung von Martin hätten wir das Camp bestimmt nicht gefunden...diese unbefestigten Wege waren aufregend zu fahren,
Wie beschrieben und auf den Fotos, außergewöhnliches Badhaus!
netter Kontakt, vielen Dank,
Nadine und Michael
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Felix
July 2025
32 ft Class C
With kids
Die Landschaft war sehr schön. Wir waren alleine auf dem Platz. Der Preis war hoch genug für einen leeren Parkplatz ohne Leistungen (Wasser, WC, etc).
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Jodi
June 2025
25 ft Class B
With pets
Easy to get to, lots of space, and quiet! We enjoyed our time exploring the rocks and watching the stars at night! Thank you!
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Char
June 2025
18 ft travel trailer
Great place! Quiet, peaceful and easy to access sites. Would recommend!
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David
June 2025
9 ft campervan
With pets
We had a fantastic time! Was nice to be able to have a fire, ride our bikes and chat with others.
Stayed on a weekday so traffic was minimal.
We're already planning our next trip back!
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Thomas
May 2025
22 ft Class B
Great place. Quiet place wow see more stars than before
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Ernie
May 2025
40 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great stay. Easy access and a beautiful view!
Able to accommodate any size RV, camper or tent.
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Brian
May 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
Amazing opp to be close to Mexican Hat and the peaceful hipcamp. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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