The best campgrounds near Kayenta, Arizona with swimming

Looking to go camping near Kayenta, Arizona? Hipcamp has over 185 options specifically tailored to your preference for swimming. With an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $18, you'll find the perfect spot to take a dip. Check out top campsites like Sunset Campground on Ruin Road (130 reviews), Mexican Hat Rocks (56 reviews), and Indian Canyon Ranch (51 reviews) for a great camping experience. Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, pets, and showers, and explore historic sites, wind sports, and snow sports in the area.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Mexican Hat Rocks

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(354)

39mi from Kayenta · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Mexican Hat, UT

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'.

Looking to go camping near Kayenta, Arizona? Hipcamp has over 185 options specifically tailored to your preference for swimming. With an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $18, you'll find the perfect spot to take a dip. Check out top campsites like Sunset Campground on Ruin Road (130 reviews), Mexican Hat Rocks (56 reviews), and Indian Canyon Ranch (51 reviews) for a great camping experience. Enjoy popular amenities like potable water, pets, and showers, and explore historic sites, wind sports, and snow sports in the area.

93% (210)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Mexican Hat Rocks

95%

(354)

39mi from Kayenta · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Mexican Hat, UT

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'.

Stories from the community

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Terry

October 2025

28 ft travel trailer

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

Great views, really well organized site. I hope to return!

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Grace

October 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

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

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

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

2 nights at Mexican Hat Rocks

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

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

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

Weekend Trip to Mexican Hat Rocks

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

Weekend Trip to Mexican Hat Rocks

Camping directly below Mexican Hat as an unbelievable experience. Highly recommend this location!!!

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John

September 2025

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Mexican Hat Rocks

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

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

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

Weekend Trip to Mexican Hat Rocks

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

Weekend Trip to Mexican Hat Rocks

Easy to find and beautiful views. Goosenecks state park and valley of the gods are nearby!

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Lexi

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

Absolutely loved this site! Incredibly secluded, quiet, peaceful - everything you’d want for a road trip/camping resting place!

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Felix

July 2025

32 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

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

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

Easy to get to, lots of space, and quiet! We enjoyed our time exploring the rocks and watching the stars at night! Thank you!

Char

June 2025

18 ft travel trailer

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

Great place! Quiet, peaceful and easy to access sites. Would recommend!

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David

June 2025

9 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

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

1 night at Mexican Hat Rocks

Great place. Quiet place wow see more stars than before

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Ernie

May 2025

40 ft travel trailer