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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

Nomadic camping

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

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Amazing views

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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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230 ratings · 153 reviews

Paul L.

June 24, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

Awesome Spot

I actually loved camping here. I essentially had the entire place to myself. The trails around the campsite are incredible and you can get amazing views of bears ears and the San Juan River. If you look hard enough you can also find a spot to submerge in the San Juan on a hot day (which I did because it was 97 degrees one day I was there) but be careful when you submerge of course as the river is strong. You can hike right up to the hat too. It was perfectly quiet and I slept like a baby when I was there. Very close to lots of other cool places like Goosenecks state park, valley of the gods road, petroglyph sites, etc. I also had an amazing dinner at a restaurant in Mexican hat (can’t remember name but it’s across the street from the 7/11) and an amazing breakfast and lunch at the San Juan Inn. Only critique I have for host is to clean up all the broken bottles and glass around the possible campsites near the hat, that was a little disappointing and sad to see. Other than that, I loved staying here and had a great time and would definitely stay again.

Rob A.recommends

June 14, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

Stunning scenery!

We camped at Mexican Hat in a class A motorhome towing a car. It was probably one of the most beautiful places that we have boondocked. We left it better by cleaning up anything we came across during our stay. Highly recommended this spot to anyone.

Alan M.recommends

June 11, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

Mexican Hat

Great views, diversity of sites, close to Hwy, not noisy.

Marc W.recommends

June 1, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

It felt safe and comfortable! Met out neighbors and enjoyed the evening! Picked up a few pieces of trash that was blowing around. The view was great!

Sara B.recommends

May 28, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

Beautiful red rocks

Can’t beat the price and convenience! The rocks and canyon walls at the site are stunning. I stayed in a spot right by the water. Drive slow on steep parts, the road can be washed out and rough in these areas. Otherwise dirt road is very easy to navigate in a car. Great place to stay near Monument Valley if you’re traveling south.

Heidi W.recommends

May 27, 2024

Mexican Hat Rocks

Park as close to the lower end as you can. It was really windy, 47 mph gust for a couple hours. Ending around dusk. Gorgeous below with egress to the river. No bugs!

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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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