Alerts.

Heat advisory: expect hot and sunny conditions with temperatures in the 90’s and 100’s. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are daily risks. Hike early in the day, bring plenty of water (at least 32 ounces per person per hour), know your route and your limitations, bring salty snacks or electrolytes, and wear lite clothing and sun protection. Plan to take breaks often!

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions: Fires in metal fire rings ONLY—No open fires of any kind except within established facilities in improved campgrounds or day use areas on public lands. -OR- in permanently constructed fire pits at permanent private dwellings served by pressured running water. Click here to our fire restrictions webpage for more information.

Flash Flood Warnings: Please check the forecast before going into any canyons. A weather report is posted everyday at the Visitor Center. We do not recommend hiking canyons or camping in washes if there is any chance of rain. Click here for the weather. After going to the National Weather Service, click get a forecast, scroll down to the San Rafael Swell. You can either click on Goblin Valley State Park or Little Wild Horse Canyon/Bell Canyon Trailhead.

If you receive an alert on your phone such as “Public Safety Alert: Possible heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding in the San Rafael area, slick rock, and slot canyon areas. Avoid canyons, washes, and low lying terrain”, DO NOT plan to hike any of the canyons or washes. On these days, hiking in the Valley of Goblins is a safer option, although it may get muddy.