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waynefi
Explorer II
Feb 24, 2015

How crowded is SE Utah in early May

How hard will it be to find a campground in southeast Utah in early May?

I have reservations for Arches and Dead Horse Point. After that I plan to head south to visit Monument Valley, Hovenweep, Valley of the Gods, etc. Will it be hard to find a campsite there? I am comfortable with dry camping. I haven't tried dispersed camping yet, but this may be the trip to try it.

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  • waynefi's avatar
    waynefi
    Explorer II
    Feb 25, 2015
    I'm glad to hear that people think it won't be bad.

    I never know what to expect. School is still in session, and it is after prime snowbird season, but the weather is good, and many empty-nesters have discovered the joys of going when school is still in session, so anything could happen.
  • lbrjet's avatar
    lbrjet
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2015
    We stayed a Cadillac Ranch in Bluff when in that area.
  • Windwalker55's avatar
    Windwalker55
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2015
    That is a good time to go. Not crowded and not too hot yet. This is an excellent area to try dispersed camping. I love it here. You can camp a lot of places including Valley of the Gods, which is BLM and has some great campsites. I camped just east of Natural Bridges on a forest road and really enjoyed it. If you have questions on more specific spots just send me a message.
  • lfloom's avatar
    lfloom
    Explorer
    Feb 24, 2015
    Call up the day before if you want Gouldings. We showed up about 10am, and they had just given away the last site. This was in april.
  • n7bsn's avatar
    n7bsn
    Explorer
    Feb 24, 2015
    Shouldn't be a problem.

    BTW, there is no "boondocking" in Monument Valley, you either stay at Gouldings, the Tribal campground or leave the valley.

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