A Full Rundown of GOBLIN VALLEY's Campground & Yurts + GOBLIN LAIR Hike | Utah
Experience Utah's Goblin Valley like never before! We show our stay in a cozy yurt and camp among the fantastic red rock formations for two nights. In addition, we finally check out the astonishing Goblin's Lair hike - adventure awaits!
Located near central Utah, Goblin Valley State Park is unlike any you've likely seen. If the red mushroom-shaped hoodoos, known as goblins, creating an almost alien-like landscape don't make you feel like you're on another planet, the sheer remoteness of the park will.
The nearest town to the park is Hanksville, Utah - almost a 30-minute drive to the south. Finding closer lodging is just not possible which makes camping ideal. Not only are you just outside the park, but you also have unique backdrops of some goblins and are located very close to other amazing outdoor opportunities like the slot canyons of Little Wild Horse Canyon and Bell Canyon.
Goblin Valley State Park campground consists of ten walk-in tent sites, fourteen RV sites, one group site, and two yurts. All campsites have elevated tent pads, a fire ring with a grill, and a picnic table under a metal shelter to provide shade.
RV sites do not have hookups, however, there is a dump station.
The two yurts provide a unique experience for those looking to camp in more comfort. Both hold a maximum of 5 people, have electricity inside, and are equipped with heat and air conditioning. Tables with seating are included as is an outdoor grill. There are no hookups for RVs at these sites either.
The campground has two restroom facilities - one with vault toilets and one with flushing toilets and hot showers.
VIDEO FILMED: 04/13/2023
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00:00 Campground Walkthrough
09:10 Campsite Setup
12:24 Drones at Goblin Valley?
14:15 The Sand and Dirt Situation
17:52 Is Yurt Life Better?
25:13 Goblin's Lair
33:09 Settling into the Yurt
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