Hanksville, Utah Itinerary: The Perfect 2 and 3 Day Road Trip (2026)

Red sandstone hoodoos at Goblin Valley State Park near Hanksville, Utah

The perfect Hanksville, Utah itinerary for 1, 2 or 3 days: sunrise at the Moonscape Overlook, Factory Butte, the Bentonite Hills, Little Wild Horse Canyon, Goblin Valley and Capitol Reef, plus driving times, where to stay, 4WD advice, seasonal tips and plans for families and photographers.

25 Best Things to Do in Hanksville, Utah (2026): Hoodoos, Slot Canyons, Badlands and Dark Skies

Hollow Mountain gas station and store built into a sandstone rock in Hanksville, Utah

25 of the best things to do in Hanksville, Utah: Goblin Valley, Little Wild Horse Canyon, Factory Butte, the Moonscape Overlook, Bentonite Hills, Swing Arm City, Hollow Mountain, Capitol Reef, Leprechaun Canyon, Horseshoe Canyon and stargazing, plus road conditions, where to stay and itineraries.