We found a great dispersed camping spot on BLM land right below Mexican Hat. While there, we chatted with our friend Dan from Arizona (we met Dan remote camping in the Badlands last summer) about places we should visit. He mentioned Valley of the Gods. We looked at the map and it was right across the road…why not?
The 17 mile drive, and another night dispersed camping in the valley, was spectacular. It is called a mini Monument Valley, and to be honest, we liked it a lot better. It was a quiet dirt road with minimal traffic (probably busier during the summer), lots of those red rocks we love, lots of stars and a Sentinel watching over us as we slept.
Thanks Dan for the tip!
