Toadstool Hoodoos
Big Water, UT
Balanced rocks perched on pale pillars in Grand Staircase-Escalante, reached on an easy walk of under two miles round trip from US-89.
The Toadstool Hoodoos are a group of rock formations in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The name comes from the mushroom-shaped rocks: caps of hard Dakota Sandstone sit on pedestals of softer Entrada Sandstone and shelter them as they erode.
The hike is easy, about 1.6 miles (2.5 km) round trip. After roughly 0.4 miles the trail briefly leaves the wash to bypass a small drop, then returns to the sandy wash bottom. The trailhead sits at about 4,450 feet (1,360 m).
Getting there: from Kanab it is about 44.5 miles east on Highway 89, past the Paria Contact Station, to the BLM sign "The Toadstools"; from Page about 27 miles west. The parking lots are on the north side of the road. The route faces south with little shade, so bring plenty of water and sun protection in summer. There is no fee, and dogs are allowed. Do not touch or climb the fragile rocks.
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- Big Water, UT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.1080, -111.8730
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- White House CampgroundCampsite2 mi from Toadstool HoodoosTentsCaravans
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FAQs
Where is Toadstool Hoodoos?
Toadstool Hoodoos is in Big Water, UT, at GPS 37.1080, -111.8730. It is about 24 mi from Navajo Bridge.
Can you camp near Toadstool Hoodoos?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is White House Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Toadstool Hoodoos?
Toadstool Hoodoos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kanab to Page: pink dunes, hoodoos and Lake Powell.
What is there to see near Toadstool Hoodoos?
Places worth a stop nearby: Big Water Visitor Center (12 mi), Lees Ferry (23 mi), Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center (24 mi) and Horseshoe Bend (26 mi).
When is the best time to visit Toadstool Hoodoos?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)