Camping and Yurts

Rates and Reservations: For current yurt rates and availability or to make a camping reservation, please visit the website www.reserveamerica.com, or call the reservation hotline at 1-800-322-3770.

Yurts (Mongolian Ger)

For those wishing to stay in a higher level of comfort, consider one of the park’s two yurts—modeled after traditional nomadic tent dwellings of Central Asia. Constructed in 2011, the yurts at Goblin Valley were the first of their kind in the Utah State Parks, and their popularity has since caught on elsewhere.

Yurt Amenities: Each is furnished identically and is equipped with both heat and swamp cooler (similar to air conditioning). Sleeping arrangements include a single bed bunked on top of a double bed, as well as a futon couch. A table with four chairs is provided inside, and deck chairs are available for outdoor relaxation. For cooking, an outdoor grill is available along with propane free of charge. A maximum of two pets (dogs only) are allowed in the yurts for a fee of $20 each.

Camping

24 Campsites and 2 Yurts: The campground at Goblin Valley State Park consists of 24 sites and two yurts. The campsites are divided into ten walk-in tent pads, fourteen RV spaces and one group site able to accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. All sites contain a picnic table, a metal fire ring and shade shelter.

No Electrical Hookups: There are no electrical hookups in Goblin Valley State Park.

Fees and Vehicles: The camping charge per night is $45.00, which includes the park’s entry fee. An extra vehicle may be brought in for an additional $20.00 fee. While not located in the Valley of Goblins itself, the campground is nonetheless surrounded by interesting rock formations that invite exploration of their own.

Campground Rules

• Camping is restricted to 14 days in a 30 day period.
• A maximum of 8 people allowed per site.
• No more than two tents or one RV/camping unit and one tent are allowed per site.
• One vehicle is included with your campsite. Additional vehicles are $20/vehicle. No more than 2 vehicles are allowed per site (ask staff if you need an exception).
• Tents may be set outside of tent pads, but must not sit on vegetation or encroach on other sites.
• Pets must be leashed, cleaned up after and may not be left unattended.
• Fires are allowed in designated rings and grills only.
• All vehicle tires must remain on pavement only.
• Bicycles are allowed on pavement only. No cross country riding is permitted.
• Quiet hours are 10pm-7am, including generators.
• No digging, firewood collection, alteration of campsites, destruction of vegetation or harassment of wildlife is permitted.
• No fireworks or shooting.
• No tents, RVs or trailers are permitted at the yurts.
• Check-out time is noon, check-in time is 3 p.m.

Primitive Camping

The park offers many primitive and partially-developed camping opportunities in addition to our developed campground. These areas were added to the park in 2022 and management changes will be implemented over the next several years to protect natural resources. Please check for updates and follow all posted signs. Improvements in this area have been partially funded through Utah Outdoor Recreation Restoration Infrastructure and OHV grants.

Primitive Camping Rules – These apply to all areas

• Camping is restricted to 14 days in a 30 day period.
• A maximum of 8 people allowed per site.
• No more than two tents or one RV/camping unit and one tent are allowed per site.
• One vehicle is included with your campsite. Additional vehicles are $20/vehicle. No more than 2 vehicles are allowed per site (ask staff if you need an exception).
• Tents may be set outside of tent pads, but must not sit on vegetation or encroach on other sites.
• Pets must be leashed, cleaned up after and may not be left unattended.
• Fires are allowed in designated rings and grills only.
• All vehicle tires must remain on pavement only.
• Bicycles are allowed on pavement only. No cross country riding is permitted.
• Quiet hours are 10pm-7am, including generators.
• No digging, firewood collection, alteration of campsites, destruction of vegetation or harassment of wildlife is permitted.
• No fireworks or shooting.
• No tents, RVs or trailers are permitted at the yurts.
• Check-out time is noon, check-in time is 3 p.m.

Fees for Behind the Butte East, West and North campgrounds: $15 nightly fee required for camping per site for the Behind the Butte East, West and North campgrounds. Please use the self-pay stations or stop at the Visitor Center (does not apply to daily park entry fee). The fee will help maintain facilities and vault toilets.

Free Primitive Sites: There are 10 sites near the park entrance that do not require a fee. Two additional free sites are available at the Crack Canyon Trailhead road, including equestrian camping.

The rules for primitive campsites:

• Camping is allowed only in sites marked with a tent symbol in all areas within Goblin Valley State Park.
• All sites are first-come, first-serve.
• 14 night camping limit.
• Vehicles and bicycles must remain on designated roads and camping areas only.
• Cross country riding or driving is not permitted.
• Do not widen roads or drive on vegetation.
• Site capacity: no more than 4 vehicles.
• Some small sites will only hold 2 vehicles.
• No shooting allowed in any camping site or area. No fireworks.
• Roads are primitive. High clearance is recommended, and roads may be impassable when wet.
• Pack in and pack out all trash.

Stay on Designated roads!

Question: Why should you stay on designated roads and campsites?

Answer: We have many species of animals that depend on the desert ecosystem such as lizards, kit foxes, jack-rabbits, midget faded rattlesnake, badgers, white-tailed antelope squirrels and many more. Desert vegetation is fragile and can be damaged very easily, and the area contains several endangered species. The plants, and cryptobiotic soil, help keep the sand and soil in place during high wind storms and provide vital habitat.

Behind the Butte East Campground- Parking Area

• No overnight camping
• Fee not required for day use
• Overnight parking allowed
• Staging area for trailers
• Behind the Butte East Campground off of B7217/EM4030
• $15 nightly fee per site.
• There are 32 designated sites marked with numbers and tent symbols.
• Picnic tables and fire rings
• Fires are allowed in provided metal rings only.
• Vault toilets are available. Please do not throw trash in them.
• Site 5 is great for equestrian camping! The Emery County Back Country Horseman donated high-lines for this site for horse tie-outs.

Behind the Butte West Campground- Parking

• No overnight camping
• Overnight parking allowed
• Fee not required for day-use
• Behind the Butte West Campground
• $15 nightly camping fee per site
• There are 30 designated sites marked with numbers and tent symbols.
• Picnic tables and fire-rings
• Fires are allowed in provided metal rings only.
• Vault toilets are available. Please do not throw trash in them.

Behind the Butte North Campground

• $15 nightly fee per site.
• 4 designated sites.
• 4×4 and high clearance recommended for access.
• Not recommended when rain is forecasted due to wash.
• Fire rings and picnic tables.
• Use fee tubes at East or West campgrounds or at the Visitor Center.
• There is a specific road to reach this campground. Please do not drive up the wash.

Other Primitive Camping Areas

Camping is allowed at the following sites:

• Entrance area: 10 designated sites, rock fire rings, no fee at this time.
• Crack Canyon Access: 2 designated sites, rock fire rings. This area is designated for equestrian camping.

Buckskin Gulch – No longer permitted: Camping is no longer permitted at the Buckskin Gulch area. This area is day-use only and will eventually be a trailhead.

All primitive camping regulations and park rules apply.