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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hanksville
Use Hanksville as a fuel-and-food stop between Capitol Reef, Goblin Valley and Canyonlands: one night or a lunch break, not a base.
Hanksville is a 200-person town at the junction of Utah SR-24 and SR-95, about 45 miles east of Capitol Reef National Park and 19 miles south of Goblin Valley State Park. Its economy runs on agriculture, mining and the tourist traffic between several national parks. Most travellers stop for gas, a meal or a single night before heading deeper into Canyon Country.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold, some services limited)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–100 excl. bed · Mid $100–180 excl. bed · High $180+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.00–3.50 |
| Burger and fries at a local diner | $12–18 |
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Motel double room | $80–160 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CNY · Canyonlands Field (Moab)
- About 2 h 30 min by car via SR-24 and US-191; nearest scheduled service. Check seasonal flights and car availability.
- SLC · Salt Lake City International
- About 4 h by car via I-15 and I-70/SR-24; main gateway for a Canyon Country loop. Check winter road conditions.
Typical fares
- Hanksville → Capitol Reef (east entrance)
- about 45 min, SR-24 west
- Hanksville → Goblin Valley
- about 30 min, SR-24 north then Temple Mountain Road
- Hanksville → Natural Bridges
- about 1.5 h, SR-95 south
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
You need a car. The town is tiny — walkable on foot — but all sights require driving.
See and do
Known for
- Gateway to Capitol Reef, Goblin Valley and Canyonlands
- Duke's RV Park
- Mormon pioneer settlement (1882)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Reef National Park | SR-24 west, about 45 min | About 1 h |
| Goblin Valley State Park | SR-24 north 19 miles, then left onto Temple Mountain Road 5 miles, then left onto Goblin Valley Road | About 30 min |
| Natural Bridges National Monument | SR-95 south, about 1.5 h | About 1.5 h |
| Canyonlands National Park (Maze District) | SR-24 north, turn right just before Goblin Valley turn-off to Hans Flat Ranger Station | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Along SR-24
- Duke's RV Park and a few motels; all within walking distance of the junction. Book ahead in peak season.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much? | How much?how much |
| Where is the gas station? | Where is the gas station?where is the gas station |
| Do you have water? | Do you have water?do you have water |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Last fuel stop for miles: fill up before leaving I-70 or after Hanksville.
- Services close early; check opening hours for restaurants and the RV park office (3–9 PM).
- Cell service is patchy; download offline maps before you arrive.
Very low crime. Risks are heat, dehydration and getting stranded without fuel or water. Carry extra water and a full tank.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hanksville yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gateway to Capitol Reef, Goblin Valley and Canyonlands
- Duke's RV Park
- Mormon pioneer settlement (1882)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Hanksville, revision 5105588 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5105588
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hanksville
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
English is the primary language; no phrasebook needed.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hanksville). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.