Gary Leverett

This photo is copyrighted by the author.
Thank you for respecting the rights and efforts of our photographers. Please contact the author for further information.

USA Valley 3, Goblin Valley State Park

Please log in or sign up for free to see the GPS coordinates & weather for this photo spot

Thousands of odd-shaped sandstone/mudstone hoodoos. The Goblin Valley is just a few miles from Little Wild Horse Canyon, Crack Canyon, and Chute Canyon. All are very photogenic and fun to explore. The park is roughly divided into three valleys. This spot is located in valley three.

Photography Tips

People (especially children) enjoy imagining shapes of ducks, turtles, fish, gnomes, etc. in the whimsically shaped hoodoos. It’s relatively easy to frame photos to validate their imagined creatures.

Travel Information

From the large paved parking lot, descend the steps near the covered pavilion into the valley and gradually work your way southeast to valley three. The hoodoos are taller and more dramatic there in my opinion. You can then wind your way through a vast maze of hoodoos.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 07:36 - 17:07 | current local time: 14:30

Photo Themes Desert Landscape

Locations Utah Goblin Valley State Park

Get the exact geo-position for this spot

Log in to see the GPS coordinates, sun directions, and the map for this photo spot. Or simply bookmark it along with other spots to plan your next trip.