Valley of the Gods

"Most people have heard of Monument Valley, and yes, if you haven’t been, you should visit it. But if you’re looking for a place that’s a little bit less well known, and that you can legally camp at, head to Valley of the Gods. Located about an hour from Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods presents stunning and vast skylines of desert buttes for miles around. There is a 17-mile dirt road loop which winds through the area, and you can camp for free at any one of the dozen spots along the road. The dirt road is smooth, and you most likely won’t need 4x4 or AWD to drive it, as long as there haven’t been any heavy rainfalls leading up to your visit. The car camping spots are easily identifiable, just stop at any one of the open spaces on the side of the road that have been cleared out. This are is all owned and managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). There are no fires allowed, and make sure that you practice Leave No Trace."

"FREE BLM CAMPING: There is an incredible dirt road (you don't need 4WD) that goes through Valley of the Gods. You can choose to drive through and gaze at the insane rock formations or pick a campsite and post up for the night or two. This is all on BLM land so all camping is free and dog-friendly! "