Discover the best campgrounds near Mexican Hat, Utah with wildlife watching

United States
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Utah
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Mexican Hat

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Sunset Campground on Ruin Road

10 sites · RVs, Tents19 acres · Blanding, UT

Watch the sun come up over the Sleeping Ute Mountain in Colorado and enjoy a gorgeous sunset as the sun sets over the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. We are off the grid and have no electricity or water. Our graveled camping sites are easy to access. We are located next to a paved road. You do not need high clearance vehicles or 4-wheel drive. Camp in a natural high desert environment consisting of cedar and pinion trees, Brigham tea, sagebrush, etc. Great views of the night sky. An ancient Indian mound is on site. The Five Kiva Ruin and Nations Natural Bridge are within hiking distance. Minutes away is the town of Blanding with restaurants, hospital, gas stations and a dump station. Its only a short drive to five different National Monuments: Bears Ears, Natural Bridges, Rainbow Bridge, Hovenweep, and Canyon of The Ancients. Take a scenic drive over the Blue Mountain and Elk Ridge. Southeastern Utah is full of archeology history to hike and explore.

Indian Canyon Ranch

12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Monticello, UT

Joe purchased this property in 2008. At that time it was 8 acres it is currently now at 20 acres continuous property. The ranch is situated 2 miles off the highway on the edge of the vast national forest, areas this gives you a feeling of being in the wilderness. The south and east sides are boarded by canyons and ruins. All other properties in the area or 10 acres or more so are well spread out and sparsely populated. All the structures on site were brought here piece by piece and were salvaged from construction projects in Yosemite and Grand Canyon national parks. Water is manually hauled in so please be conscious of water use.

RedNeck Ranch

2 sites · Lodging9 acres · Blanding, UT

With just over 9 acres the RedNeck Ranch currently offers 2 accommodations. We have the cabin which is 2 bedroom 1 bath with a kitchenette and is attached to a camper trailer allowing up to 11 guests to stay. The second is a bunker underground with 1 bed a bathroom and a kitchenette allowing up to 3 guests (1 child in a cot). In the local area boasts many unique Indian ruins within walking distance. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, and atv use as well.

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Monticello Field Office

Monticello, Utah

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Hovenweep National Monument

Monticello, Utah

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Manti-La Sal National Forest

Ferron, Utah

Camping near Mexican Hat with wildlife watching guide

Overview

Looking to immerse yourself in nature with some wildlife watching near Mexican Hat, Utah? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you can choose from over 367 options specifically catered to your preferences. With average prices per night at $45 and options as low as $15, you're sure to find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out top campsites like The Needles Outpost Campground (811 reviews), Bright Star Campground (211 reviews), and The Adventure Haven (204 reviews) for highly rated options. Enjoy popular amenities such as toilets, trash, and potable water, and engage in activities like paddling, boating, and of course, wildlife watching.