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Mexican Hat Rocks

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· Mexican Hat, San Juan, Utah

200 acres hosted by Jl H.

40 RV/tent sites

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

JL is a Star Host

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No need to reserve ahead of time! 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'.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 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!Property is next to Bears Ears National Monument, Valley of the Gods and Goosenecks State Park, 25 miles from Monument Valley...simply surrounded by beauty!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'.No fee is required for day trips to 'The Hat'.

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184 ratings · 126 reviews

Fred S.recommends

April 17, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

Loved it!

Great place to spend a few days at peace, highly recommended!

Emily H.recommends

April 14, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

We loved camping here! Peaceful, beautiful and quiet. Thanks!

Barbara H.recommends

April 4, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

What an amazing place to camp. We were able to park right under the ‘Hat’. There were only three of us in the whole place. Quiet , peaceful, and the night sky was wonderful.

Matthew R.recommends

March 24, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

This area was beautiful, it was virtually empty with spaced out camp sites. Nearby Monument Valley had gusting winds kicking dust 500 feet in the air, but here at Mexican Hat Rock, it was protected from the wind AND got to listen to the San Juan River burble a hundred feet away. Would highly recommend.

Kurt J.recommends

March 23, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

Great overnight stop. Well marked RV spots. We stayed at the first big pull out on the right. We had a perfect view of the hat. Great sunset. We stayed in a 30’ travel trailer. Nice and quiet.

Doug C.recommends

March 18, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

Just a terrific quiet spot to spend the nite! Breathtaking views on the back side of the property. Just 2 of us there the night we stayed. A shame there had been so much glass broken all around (people shooting?).

Location

Mexican Hat, San Juan, Utah, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Hopitutskwa, Pueblos, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jl H.Joined in March 2022

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