Little Finland (Hobgoblin’s Playground) is a plateau of wind-carved Aztec Sandstone fins in Gold Butte National Monument, Clark County. Delicate red fins and goblin shapes reward a short scramble from a remote 4WD trailhead. No services or reliable cell; heat and soft sand are the main hazards. Stay on durable surfaces—formations are fragile.
Field facts
| Region | Clark County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.4466, -114.2141 |
| Access | 4WD via Gold Butte Rd / Mud Wash to Little Finland Rd |
| Feature | Wind-carved Aztec Sandstone fins |
| Crowds | None |
| Photogenic | Extreme |
| Fee | Free |
| Best season | Fall-Spring |
| Agency | BLM Gold Butte National Monument |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Point of interestGold Butte Kiosk2 km away
- Point of interestGold Butte Kiosk5.1 km away
- ViewpointSouthern Nevada Erma5.5 km away
- ViewpointSouthern Nevada Erma8.6 km away
- Point of interestRaven Rock11 km away
- Point of interestWhitney Pockets West11.3 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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