“Ancient canyon country: Valley of the Gods, Mexican Hat, the Moki Dugway cliff road, Cedar Mesa. Deep solitude and otherworldly geology. Perfect for period, sci-fi, and adventure films.”
About This Location
San Juan County's BLM lands in southeastern Utah are among the most remote and visually extreme filming environments in the American West. The Valley of the Gods offers towering sandstone monoliths rising from open desert flats — a natural set for Westerns, sci-fi, and surreal drama. The Moki Dugway is a dramatic switchback cliff road with jaw-dropping panoramas. Mexican Hat rock formation and the San Juan River corridor add geological curiosity. Cedar Mesa contains ancient Ancestral Puebloan ruins adding historical gravitas. Crew access is via graded dirt roads — high-clearance vehicles recommended. BLM Special Recreation Permit required for commercial filming; contact Norbert Norton at the Monticello Field Office. Allow 10–30 business days. Insurance required. Perfect for low-budget epics where the landscape does the heavy lifting.
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Permit Required
Type
BLM Film Permit
Fee
$0–$200+/day
Contact
Norbert Norton – BLM Monticello Field Office
Covers Valley of the Gods, Mexican Hat, Moki Dugway, Cedar Mesa. Allow 10–30 business days.
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