| Goosenecks State Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Aerial view of the Goosenecks | |
  Location of Goosenecks State Park in Utah Show map of Utah Goosenecks State Park (the United States) Show map of the United States | |
| Location | San Juan,Utah,United States |
| Coordinates | 37°10′29″N109°55′37″W / 37.17472°N 109.92694°W /37.17472; -109.92694 |
| Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 4,500 ft (1,400 m)[2] |
| Established | 1962 |
| Visitors | 55,660 (in 2022)[3] |
| Operator | Utah State Parks |
Goosenecks State Park is astate park in the U.S. state ofUtah, overlooking a deepmeander of theSan Juan River. The park is located near the southern border of the state a short distance fromMexican Hat, Utah.[1] Millions of years ago, theMonument Upwarp forced the river to carve incised meanders over 1,000 feet (300 m) deep as the surrounding landscape slowly rose in elevation. Eroded by water, wind, frost, and gravity, this is a classic location for observingincised meanders.
Goosenecks State Park is largely undeveloped. Primitivecampsites with picnic tables are scattered back from the edge of the cliff, and vault toilets are available. Campers are advised to bring their own water, food, and other necessary gear.
The park received International Dark Sky Park designation by The International Dark-Sky Association in March, 2021.[4] Night photography and stargazing are popular activities because there is little light pollution due to its remoteness.[5]
There are no developed hiking trails in the park,[6] but theHonaker Trail, a few miles to the northwest, provides access to the San Juan River.[7]
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