We will be visiting Natural Bridges near the end of May. There will be two travel trailers in our group and I am wondering if the overlooks on the scenic drive will accommodate both rigs at the same time. If not, is there room for unhooking the travel trailers at the visitor center? We will be staying at Goosenecks on the previous night so another thought was to leave the trailers there for the half day and just take the tow vehicles to the monument. We will already be back tracking to Blanding anyway due to the Moki Dugway so we could just swing through and pick up the travel trailers on our way to Monument Valley and on to Page. Any input from those who have been to these parks recently would be appreciated.

I doubt you will find a traffic jam at Natural Bridges. When we were there we spotted one other party. The parking lots weren't gigantic but you'll probably be able to park. Leaving the TT at Goosenecks might make more sense tho. Don't miss the Valley of the Gods when you are in the area.

I would leave the trailers. Note that I was comfortable going up the dugway, but didn't go down. We were staying in Bluff and returned via Blanding. We liked Valley of the Gods as much or maybe more than Monument Valley. Could be water at the east entrance/exit that time of year.

Most of the parking at the Natural Bridges are nose in slots; I'd leave the trailers at Goosenecks...

Thank you all for the replies. We will definitely leave the trailers at Goosenecks. I have not been in this area before. In looking at the map, I now see that mapquest had Goosenecks address in the area of Blanding which is far from it's actual location off of 261. I will take 261 north and drive the Moki Dugway which I have always wanted to do. Thanks for the heads up on Valley of the Gods. For some reason I had always thought that it was part of Monument Valley. After a little research I see that is not and is now on our list for the area. Thanks again.

If natural bridges is that park with three arches, it was a disappointment when compared to the Arches, canyonlands, etc.bumpy

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lbrjet
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
Yea, it is just boondocking at Goosenecks. We stayed at Cadillac Ranch in Bluff. It was 25 bucks for a pull thru full hookup site.
agesilaus
Explorer III
Mar 30, 2015
1) This is out in the middle of nowhere, the nearest structure would be miles away. Probably Bluff but it might be Mexican Hat.
2) This is also LDS (Mormon) country who on the whole are rather law abiding.
rv2go
Explorer II
Mar 30, 2015
jolooote wrote:
I'd be concerned about leaving my rig unattended, alone for long period.

It would be interesting to see some reports on crime or vandals here. I did a Google search using several different word combos and did not find any.
jolooote
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
The Gooseneck camp area isn't a 'refined' campground area. Its very remote and you may be the only ones there. You kinda park your rig anywhere you want. I'd be concerned about leaving my rig unattended, alone for long period.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
If natural bridges is that park with three arches, it was a disappointment when compared to the Arches, canyonlands, etc.
bumpy
rctaw
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
Thank you all for the replies. We will definitely leave the trailers at Goosenecks. I have not been in this area before. In looking at the map, I now see that mapquest had Goosenecks address in the area of Blanding which is far from it's actual location off of 261. I will take 261 north and drive the Moki Dugway which I have always wanted to do. Thanks for the heads up on Valley of the Gods. For some reason I had always thought that it was part of Monument Valley. After a little research I see that is not and is now on our list for the area. Thanks again.
vermilye
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
Most of the parking at the Natural Bridges are nose in slots; I'd leave the trailers at Goosenecks...
lbrjet
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
I would leave the trailers. Note that I was comfortable going up the dugway, but didn't go down. We were staying in Bluff and returned via Blanding. We liked Valley of the Gods as much or maybe more than Monument Valley. Could be water at the east entrance/exit that time of year.
agesilaus
Explorer III
Mar 30, 2015
I doubt you will find a traffic jam at Natural Bridges. When we were there we spotted one other party. The parking lots weren't gigantic but you'll probably be able to park. Leaving the TT at Goosenecks might make more sense tho. Don't miss the Valley of the Gods when you are in the area.

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