How crowded is SE Utah in early May

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.

We stayed a Cadillac Ranch in Bluff when in that area.

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.

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.

Early May is easy. Schools not out yet.

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.