State park in Utah

Goblin Valley State Park Travel Guide

Goblin Valley State Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌤️ 80°F now🕔 10:32 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September

Active alerts for Goblin Valley State Park

⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Goblin Valley State Park is a state park in Utah. Goblin Valley State Park is known for mushroom-shaped hoodoos.

Right now it is 80°F (27°C) in Goblin Valley State Park with mainly clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 66°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Goblin Valley State Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.

The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 168 mi away. Nearby highlights include Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park and Arches National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Goblin Valley State Park today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Goblin Valley State Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 38°33′51.8″N 110°42′25.9″W (38.5644, -110.7072)

Weather in Goblin Valley State Park right now

🌤️
80°F
Mainly clear · feels like 76°F
Humidity25%
Wind4 mph E
Gusts7 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover45%
Pressure852 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 36 mi
Air quality14 · Good
Sunrise6:43 AM
Sunset8:07 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:32 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 93° / 66°

Light drizzle · 12% rain · wind 19 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 92° / 66°

Overcast · 6% rain · wind 23 mph

Quick facts about Goblin Valley State Park

TypeState park
StateUtah
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°33′51.8″N 110°42′25.9″W (38.5644, -110.7072)
Established1964
Known formushroom-shaped hoodoos
Local time10:32 AM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateSemi-arid

Things to do in Goblin Valley State Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Goblin Valley State Park.

Best time to visit Goblin Valley State Park

Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Goblin Valley State Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC168 miSalt Lake City
Harry Reid International AirportLAS298 miLas Vegas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Goblin Valley State Park?

Goblin Valley State Park is a state park in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.5644, -110.7072. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Goblin Valley State Park right now?

It is currently 80°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 25% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Goblin Valley State Park?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Goblin Valley State Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Goblin Valley State Park in?

Goblin Valley State Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 10:32 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Goblin Valley State Park?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 168 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 298 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Goblin Valley State Park?

Popular options include Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Lake Powell.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 10:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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