charlyhors Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hi, we just arrived in Monument Valley, and have booked a day's dry camping in their RV campground. We'll be checking out the tours and such, and also looking for alternative places to stay while we're here. anyone have recommendations on tours, activities, places to stay for a 35' solar 5W? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRad Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 When we were there we stayed at Gouldings or something similar to that. Pretty much the ONLY full service park in the area. We took one of the half day tours. It was well worth the money. When we visit again we will definitely take another tour. Have fun, Dennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 When we visited Monument Valley, we stayed at the Monument's campground (the one before they redid it). If you don't want to continue staying there, Gouldings mentioned above is the only place I've heard about in that area: http://www.gouldings.com/campground/ They do offer tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcharrette Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 We stayed in the same campground a few weeks ago on our way back to Colorado from California. We only stayed a night but the next morning we did the 17 mile loop drive on the dirt road. Lot's of great sights along the way and any car can make it. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Boondock on Valley of Gods Road just N of Mexican Hat, UT Gooseneck SP, also just N of Mexican Hat, UT. Lots of other places as you move up US-191 through Blanding, Monticello and into the Canyonlands around Moab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KodiakJack Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Boondock on Valley of Gods Road just N of Mexican Hat, UT Gooseneck SP, also just N of Mexican Hat, UT. Lots of other places as you move up US-191 through Blanding, Monticello and into the Canyonlands around Moab. We stayed at the Sand Island BLM campground (where 191 meets 163) and used it as a base to explore those areas. No services but water are available. A beautiful place to camp along the San Juan River with shade trees and cool hiking trails. We found the areas extensive petroglyphs very interesting. Later, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlyhors Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Very helpful info. Is Utah Hwy 261 between Mexican Hat and Natural Bridges navigable by a 33' 5W? That would be following the Goosenecks of the San Juan River. I know its beautiful, but don't know if I can do it in my rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 UT-261 is known as the Moki Dugway. I would not drive it in your RV although some have and have documented their adventures on youtube. As for places to see in the Monument Valley area, here are a few that we enjoyed: Goosenecks State Park, Hovenweep National Monument, Natural Bridges National Monument, Bluff Fort, South Fork of Mule Canyon and House on Fire, The Valley of The Gods, Edge of the Cedars State Park, and the Blanding Dinosaur Museum. There is the Sand Island BLM campground near Bluff. There are three commercial RV parks in Bluff and one in Mexican Hat. All are less than the new tribal campground at Monument Valley and have full hookups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d&dvogel Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Does anyone know how far in advance it is necessary to make reservations for Gouldings? I am working on some fall planning but have yet to decide on specific dates. Thanks, Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobi and Dick McKee Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I would recommend reservations. We made some for mid June back in March and were told they were filling up fast. I've been told the fall is one of their most popular times because it has started to cool off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlyhors Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Thanks for the info on the Moki Highway. Would anyone know if Utah 163 from Mexican Hat to Bluff, Ut is doable for a 33' 5W? I believe it travels along the goosenecks of the San Juan river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 163 from Mexican Hat to Bluff is very doable for any RV. All of 191 is o.k. for RVs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 ...Would anyone know if Utah 163 from Mexican Hat to Bluff, Ut is doable for a 33' 5W?... The main highway between Mexican Hat and Bluff is US-163 which it appears from my map to also be UT-163 in that area. It is a good two lane highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KodiakJack Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Traveling north there is a fairly steep grade as you drop into Mercian Hat. Other that that no real issues to be aware of. Did it a cople weeks ago with our 42 foot 5er. Later, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handlebarjim Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Howdy, Highly recommend going North Thru M V and Mexican Hat then out to Goosenecks State Park State Park part is only parking lot, Bathroom & overlook, pave all the way to there. Scary signs about veh length on my way but thats past park. on plateau overlooking multiple sections of San Juan river w/ great views of Monument Valley pass thru parking out onto desert. Great base for touring Valley of the Gods, Blanding, Bluff, Dugway (scary road to Natural Bridges NP) Happy Trails, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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