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Goosenecks State Park

State park in Utah, United States

Field	Value
name	Goosenecks State Park
iucn_category	V
photo	GooseneckMeandersUtahAerial1.jpg
photo_caption	Aerial view of the Goosenecks
map	USA Utah#USA
map_size	200
map_caption	Location of Goosenecks State Park in Utah
relief	1
location	San Juan, Utah, United States
coordinates
area_acre	10
area_ref
elevation	4500 ft
established	1962
visitation_num	55,660
visitation_year	2022
visitation_ref
operator	Utah State Parks
website	[Official website](https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goosenecks/)

Goosenecks State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Utah, overlooking a deep meander of the San Juan River. The park is located near the southern border of the state a short distance from Mexican Hat, Utah. Millions of years ago, the Monument Upwarp forced the river to carve incised meanders over 1000 ft deep as the surrounding landscape slowly rose in elevation. Eroded by water, wind, frost, and gravity, this is a classic location for observing incised meanders.

Goosenecks State Park is largely undeveloped. Primitive campsites 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. Night photography and stargazing are popular activities because there is little light pollution due to its remoteness.

There are no developed hiking trails in the park, but the Honaker Trail, a few miles to the northwest, provides access to the San Juan River.

References

"Goosenecks State Park". Utah.com LC.
"Goosenecks State Park: About the Park". Utah State Parks.
(July 6, 2023). "Park Visitation Data".
(2021-03-25). "IDA has awarded International Dark Sky Park Designations to Fremont Indian and Goosenecks State Parks".
"Goosenecks State Park [Activities, Info & More]".
Crossley, John. "Goosenecks State Park". Americansouthwest.net.
Hopkins, Ralph Lee. (2002). "Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region". The Mountaineers Books.

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