Welcome to Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah! Did you know they have a beautiful campground on the premises? We decided to break our normal form and made a site by site walk around, featured every site, as there are only a total of 13 sites and on the day we filmed, and every site was vacant and filmable. Overall, we feel you can't go wrong with just about any site in this campground, but we do of course have our favorites and have a couple recommendations of some to avoid depending on your overall goals and camping preferences. The campground is tucked away with Juniper and Pinyon Pines. above the canyons where the three natural bridges are. You do not get views of any of the canyons from up here, but what you do get is great privacy as most sites are generously spread out and most sites are hard to see from others as the dense trees blocks site lines. The facility is also very nice, providing many tent pads and very clean vault toilets. We had a very pleasant overnight stay at this campground and are confident most people will too!

Having never heard of this park before, we explore and marvel while hiking down and under Sipapu Bridge, Kachina Bridge and Owachomo Bridge. This park is a serious hidden gem not to be missed! Located in southeast Utah, just south of Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument is a group of three rock bridges formed millions of years ago. Sand, silt and mud layered over time by an ancient sea. Colliding plates pushed the layers upward to create the Colorado Plateau. Eventually the Colorado River would carve canyons into the rock and streams from this carved away to create these magnificent bridges. The three arches of the park - Sipapu, Kachina and Owachomo - represent different stages of erosion. Kachina Bridge is thicker than the delicately thin arch of Owachomo. This is nature and time on full display. When visiting, one has a number of options to observe and take in the majesty of these bridges. There are overlooks at each bridge for those short on time or not physically abled to hike down the canyon to get closer. For those wanting to hike, there are individual trails from each overlook down under the bridge as well as a 9.8 mile (15.8 km) full loop trail that passes all three natural bridges and two shorter loop trails that connect the Sipapu Bridge to Kachina Bridge (5.7 mi/9.2 km) or Kachina Bridge to Owachomo Bridge (6.5 mi/10.5 km). If visiting, there is an available campground featuring 13 first-come first-serve sites that feature tent pads and can accomodate RVs up to 26 feet in length. Sites have no water or electrical hookups.

Embark on a stunning journey with us from Capitol Reef to Natural Bridges, discovering some of Utah's most awe-inspiring landscapes along the way. Begin with a stop at Goblin Valley State Park, where unique hoodoo formations create a surreal, otherworldly playground. Nearby, the slot canyons of Little Wild Horse Canyon invite you to wander through twisting sandstone corridors, a perfect mix of adventure and tranquility. Continue your route toward Hite Overlook, where sweeping views of the Colorado River and the dramatic cliffs of Glen Canyon showcase the raw beauty of Utah’s high desert. As you approach Natural Bridges, marvel at the seamless connection between nature’s artistry and the timeless landscape. Each stop along this route offers a piece of Utah's geologic story, ensuring the journey is as remarkable as the destination.

When Monument Valley isn't an option, there is the nearby location of Valley of the Gods. After an impressive drive down the Moki Dugway, you are led to stunning views of buttes and mesas. You can't beat this free thing to do in Utah! Valley of the Gods is often considered a free alternative to Monument Valley where dispersed camping and drone photography is allowed. Located northeast of Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods is surrounded by beautiful scenery, including Mexican Hat and Goosenecks State Park. A 17-mile gravel road winds through the valley. While many websites warn that 4-wheel drive is necessary, passenger cars are absolutely safe to take on the road and will experience a few bumps and washboard sections. In general, the road is in great condition, however, be sure to pay attention to the weather as harsh rain and flooding can change the road. Amazing sandstone buttes, mesa, and towers wait around every corner such as Rooster Butte, Sitting Hen Butte, Castle Butte, and Battleship Rock.