Goosenecks State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.utah.gov(435) 678-2238
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 10 acres, Goosenecks State Park lies in San Juan County, about 38 miles southwest of Blanding.
Popular activities here are picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Hours: 24-hours, year-round
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Pets
Pets are welcome at most state parks, however, they must be on a maximum six-foot leash and not left unattended. Pets are not allowed in buildings or on developed beaches.
Statewide rule from Utah's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day-Use Fees: Day-Use Fee — Per private vehicle | $5 |
| Day-Use Fees: Day-Use Fee Utah Seniors — 62 and older, per private vehicle | $2 |
| Day-Use Fees: Buses/Tour Groups — Per person | $2 |
| First-come, first-served sites only (no reservations). | $10 |
| Camping Fees: Extra Vehicle — Per extra vehicle per night | $5 |
Official wording
Day-Use Fees: Day-Use Fee — Per private vehicle: $5 Day-Use Fees: Day-Use Fee Utah Seniors — 62 and older, per private vehicle: $2 Day-Use Fees: Buses/Tour Groups — Per person: $2 Camping Fees: Camping Fee — Per night. First-come, first-served sites only (no reservations).: $10 Camping Fees: Extra Vehicle — Per extra vehicle per night: $5
Utah park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass (Standard) — $125. Day-use entrance for cardholder + up to 7 guests in one private vehicle, 12 months; Utah residents only; excludes Jordan River OHV SP, This Is The Place Heritage Park and the $2 Antelope Island causeway fee Details
- Senior Annual Pass (65+) — $65. As above, Utah residents 65+ Details
- Veterans with Disabilities Honor Pass — Free. Day-use for qualifying Utah veterans + up to 7 guests in the same vehicle Details
- Digital Day-Use Pass — varies by park. Single-day entry for 1 private vehicle (up to 8 people), valid on the calendar date of purchase Details
From the Utah state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-322-3770
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Fee $10 Per night. First-come, first-served sites only (no reservations). | — | — |
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
PicnickingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Blanding — about 38 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.1752, -109.9266
- Phone
- (435) 678-2238
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Utah State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 21, 2026
- Utah State Parks WordPress REST API, custom post type 'parks', top-level posts with acf.page_type = 'parent' (50 = 46 state parks + 4 State Monuments)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: GooseneckMeandersUtahAerial1.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), USDA/FSA
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology