Mexican Hat Rocks

95%

182 reviews

· Mexican Hat, San Juan, Utah · 200 acres

Hosted by Jl H.

40 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Nomadic camping

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

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'.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 75 feet allowed

A lot of options.

Pull-through site

A lot of options.

Accommodates slideouts

A lot of options.

Surface type: Loose Gravel

The sites vary

Surface levelness: Flat

The sites vary

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

8 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Pets allowed

You are responsible for your pet at all times, including picking up any and all waste.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 11:00 AM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

95% Recommend280 ratings · 182 reviews

Olivia A.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Awesome place to stay!

Tent · With pets

What an amazing area! The views are heavenly, we literally camped next to the Mexican Hat Rock guy and visited monument valley/valley of the gods on the basically other side of this area! Our dogs happily ran and stretched their legs, it was quite windy our stay so we just slept in the car but the night sky was gorgeous and the sunrise was almost perfect! The terrain we drove/camped at was nice and flat, we packed in/packed out, we were surrounded by amazing colors, it was perfect!

Brianna C.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Desert camping

Tent · With kids

We loved our one night stay here! Lots of fun climbing/bouldering for the kids and very quiet and peaceful. I hope to visit again!

Dena A.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Great location

38 ft Class A

easy access off the main road, entrance road in fair to good condition. Campsite had a beautiful view of Mexican at rock. Very quiet and peaceful, no one to bother you. Close to Monument Valley Navajo Park. Would stay again.

Tom S.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Great spot!

Tent

Great spot. Beautiful view! We had a great time there

James V.

3 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

22 ft Class C

Great sunset. Parked at base of Mexican Hat. No one else around.

Michael V.

4 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· December 2024

16 ft car

Beautiful and spacious sites. Slept right by the Mexican Hat Rock. I would definitely return.

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

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking