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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
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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'.
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Biking
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Natural features
Desert
95%
247 ratings · 164 reviews
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Travis T.recommends
September 15, 2024
Mexican Hat Rocks
Not quite sure this was a legit Hipcamp. Two different maps I had showed to be public land. Oh well, I paid the 20$ due to being unsure. I think Hipcamp should investigate if this is private or public land. Other wise the views weee good. No toilets so bring your own
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Dallas H.recommends
September 12, 2024
Mexican Hat Rocks
Quiet with Ancient rock vibes
Great spot with lots of interesting rock formations to explore. Careful exploring at night though, there’s a big canyon nearby! Really quiet too, the highway nearby was barely audible and very low traffic.
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Alexander R.recommends
September 3, 2024
Mexican Hat Rocks
Mexican Hat
Great place to overnight, very quite and perfect views!
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David G.
August 4, 2024
Mexican Hat Rocks
Mexican Hat View
A toilet would improve it. Great view in the morning.
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Wesley W.recommends
August 3, 2024
Mexican Hat Rocks
Really cool spot to stay! Lots of options to choose from so take your time and scope it out. The stars and the scenery was unreal. Would stay there again!
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Gerco B.doesn't recommend
July 28, 2024
Mexican Hat Rocks
Not for us
When we arrived it was very windy there was a kind of sandstorm. Also no one was there so we thought is was not suited for us and we drove another 2 hours to the campsite we would go to the day after.
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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
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Hosted by Jl H.

Joined in March 2022
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