Mexican Hat, Utah

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MEXICAN HAT is a tiny desert community of 50 or so people near the southeastern corner of Utah. It sits along the San Juan River among impressive rock formations. It serves mainly as a stopping off point for those traveling to Monument Valley (22 miles southwest) and Natural Bridges National Monument (44 miles north). Mexican Hat is also a convenient base for those exploring the San Juan River. A few other attractions -- Goosenecks State Park, Muley Point Overlook and the Valley of the Gods -- are within 15 miles of town. Mexican Hat is located on Hwy 163, 24 miles west of Bluff. It has a few small motels, a private campground, a few restaurants, service stations and some gift shops. Mexican Hat gets its name from a rock formation north of town that resembles an overturned sombrero. Presented below is information on: Lodging Dining Camping Other Information

Burch's Motel Hwy 163; Box 337 435-683-2221 40 rooms $$ Canyonlands Motel Hwy 163; Box 11 435-683-2230 10 rooms $ Mexican Hat Lodge Hwy 163; Box 175 435-683-2222 11 rooms $$-$$$ San Juan Inn Hwy 163; Box 276 800-447-2022 37 rooms $$-$$$ Valley of the Gods B&B Valley of Gods Rd.; Box 307 970-749-1164 4 rooms $90 The mailing address for each entity includes "Mexican Hat, UT 84531." (Pricing Code: $ = under $50; $$ = $50-75; $$$ = $75-125) Private Campgrounds Burch's RV Park Hwy 163; Box 337 435-683-2221 8 sites Valle's Trailer Park Hwy. 163 435-683-2226 Public Campgrounds Goosenecks State Park is a undeveloped park with an outstanding view of gooseneck turns in the San Juan River 1,000 below. Camping is available in the park's desert terrain around the gravel parking area. 8 sites; vault toilets; no water; elev. 5,000'; open year round; no fee. Muley Point is a high peninsula providing vast panoramas of southern Utah. It does not have any designated camping areas, but travelers do camp informally among the desert vegetation near the point. There are no facilities other than a vault toilet. There is also camping in Bluff (24 miles east) and at Monument Valley (22 miles southwest). list to come Horseback Riding in Monument Valley and surrounding areas is offered by: Burch's Cattle Company Hwy 163; Box 337 435-683-2221 Ed Black Trail Rides 800-551-4039 Useful Addresses & Phone #'s San Juan Cnty. Multi-Agency Visitor Center* 117 S. Main St. - Monticello 800-574-4386 Monument Valley Visitor Center Box 289 - Monument Valley 435-727-3287 Natural Bridges National Monument Box 1 - Lake Powell 435-692-1234 * Includes Travel Council, Nat. Park Service, Nat. For. Serv. & BLM Helpful Publications San Juan County Visitor Guide Travel council guide to the towns and sites in the southeastern corner of Utah. Provides very basic overviews of the Abajo Mountains, Blanding, Bluff, Canyonlands, Lake Powell, Mexican Hat, Monticello, Monument Valley, Natural Bridges Nat. Mon. and the San Juan River. Also contains lists of outfitters and lodging. To order call 800-574-4386. (70 pages; San Juan County Travel Council; published annually) For a list of other publications about Utah, categorized by activity and destination, select Utah Publications. Religious Services Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Hwy 163 435-683-2247

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