Overview
Goosenecks State Park is in Utah.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Sep. (climate data from nearby Monument Valley)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CEZ Cortez Municipal Airport, Cortez — 72 mi away. Directions
- PGA Page Municipal Airport, Page — 86 mi away. Directions
- ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque — 237 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
Except for some basic supplies available at Mexican Hat, you'll have to bring your own foods and drinks.
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Experts say that historically this area was a rather flat land, with the San Juan river already finding its meandering way through it. But that was millions of years ago. The idea is almost unimaginable when looking at the dramatically entrenched meanders that you'll find here today. They are the result of a period of natural uplift combined with the ever faster streaming river. The water cut deeply into the risen ground, creating the stunning landscapes of today.
Tourist facilities are limited to a few picnic tables and vault toilets.
Flora and fauna
Climate
Goosnecks State Park can get smoking hot in summer, with as good as no shade available. When camping, make sure to be prepared for windy conditions too.
Fees and permits
Access to the park is free, as is camping.
Get around
Vehicles are allowed on the roads, and biking and hiking are also popular ways to get around. Biking off roads is not allowed.
Eat
Except for some basic supplies available at Mexican Hat, you'll have to bring your own foods and drinks.
Drink
There are no drink water or other drinking facilities in the park, and summers here are very hot. Make sure to bring enough water and other beverages for your stay.
Sleep
Goosenecks park is as good as undeveloped. Camping is allowed in designated areas but facilities are very primitive, so you'll have to bring all your own gear and supplies. Making camp fires is also permitted only in the designated areas.
Backcountry
Nearby
Mexican Hat
City / town · 8 listings · 4 mi away
Monument Valley
Park · 57 listings · 16 mi away
Natural Bridges National Monument
Park · 6 listings · 30 mi away
Kayenta
City / town · 7 listings · 36 mi away
Blanding
City / town · 4 listings · 40 mi away
Hovenweep National Monument
Park · 2 listings · 49 mi away
Four Corners
Park · 2 listings · 50 mi away
Monticello
City / town · 6 listings · 58 mi away
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