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Spectacular Hoodoos Around the World for Your Instagram Glory

Discover the most captivating hoodoo formations across the globe, each offering a unique backdrop for your Instagram shots. Hoodoos are natural spires of rock that have been shaped by the forces of erosion into stunning towers and pinnacles. This collection showcases the diversity of these geological marvels, with examples from the arid deserts to lush forest landscapes. Be prepared to marvel at the colors, shapes, and grandeur of these natural monuments.

Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park

Utah, USA

Famous for the largest collection of hoodoos in the world

Fairy Chimneys
Fairy Chimneys

Cappadocia, Turkey

Iconic rock formations in Cappadocia known as fairy chimneys

Göreme National Park
Göreme National Park

Nevşehir, Turkey

A UNESCO World Heritage site with spectacular rocky landscape peppered with hoodoos

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

Melaky, Madagascar

Home to unique limestone formations resembling hoodoos

Drumheller Hoodoos
Drumheller Hoodoos

Alberta, Canada

Striking earth pillars set in the Canadian Badlands

Belogradchik Rocks
Belogradchik Rocks

Vidin Province, Bulgaria

Impressive rock formations that feature hoodoo-like structures

Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area
Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area

New Mexico, USA

Remote area with a dreamlike landscape full of unusual rock formations

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

New Mexico, USA

Rock formations that resemble tents or cones, formed by volcanic eruptions

Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument

Arizona, USA

Known as the 'Wonderland of Rocks', featuring a vast array of hoodoo formations

Devil's Garden
Devil's Garden

Utah, USA

Majestic natural area within Grand Staircase-Escalante known for its hoodoo clusters

Valley of Dreams
Valley of Dreams

New Mexico, USA

Offers an extraterrestrial-like landscape filled with hoodoos and rock spires

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Hunan, China

Inspiration for Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountains, features quartz-sandstone pillars

Les Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt
Les Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt

Occitanie, France

Picturesque natural amphitheater with unique hoodoo formations

Gilf Kebir National Park
Gilf Kebir National Park

New Valley Governorate, Egypt

Hosts an array of colossal chalk-rock formations reminiscent of hoodoos

Davolja Varos
Davolja Varos

Toplica District, Serbia

Ethereal-looking pyramidal structures known locally as the 'Devil's Town'

Caprock Canyons State Park
Caprock Canyons State Park

Texas, USA

Features stunning red rock formations including hoodoos amid Texan canyons

Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos
Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos

Utah, USA

Picturesque hike leading to a stunning display of hoodoos.

Roque Cinchado
Roque Cinchado

Tenerife, Spain

An iconic rock formation resembling a hoodoo in the Canary Islands.

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park / Áísínai'pi
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park / Áísínai'pi

Alberta, Canada

Contains hoodoos and Native American petroglyphs.

Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel

Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Ancient temple site near hoodoo-like rock formations alongside the Nile.

Al Naslaa Rock Formation
Al Naslaa Rock Formation

Tayma, Saudi Arabia

Features two standing stones and a flat 'hoodoo' with an intriguing perfect split down the center.

Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis
Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Natural hoodoo sculptures named 'Ladies with Hairdos' in French.

Pillar of the Twelve Apostles (Victoria)
Pillar of the Twelve Apostles (Victoria)

Victoria, Australia

Coastal hoodoo structure part of the Twelve Apostles marine park.

Huángshān
Huángshān

Anhui, China

Famous mountain range home to granite peaks, some of which resemble hoodoos.

Garden of Eden (Arches National Park)
Garden of Eden (Arches National Park)

Utah, USA

Named for its pristine natural beauty including hoodoo formations.

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness

New Mexico, USA

Landscape featuring surreal 'egg' hoodoos known as the Bisti Eggs.

Rattlesnake Arches
Rattlesnake Arches

Colorado, USA

Home to an array of naturally sculpted rock formations including hoodoo structures.

Hoodoo Basin
Hoodoo Basin

Wyoming, USA

A basin in Yellowstone known for its concentration of hoodoo formations.

Toadstool Geologic Park
Toadstool Geologic Park

Nebraska, USA

Features weathered rock formations including various hoodoos.

Jug Rock
Jug Rock

Indiana, USA

Free-standing table rock formation that is one of the largest hoodoos east of the Mississippi.

Canyonlands National Park - Needles District
Canyonlands National Park - Needles District

Utah, USA

With its red rock spires, some resembling hoodoos, this area offers spectacular views.

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park

Texas, USA

Scenic Texas park with volcanic rock formations that include hoodoo features.

Red Canyon
Red Canyon

Utah, USA

Vividly red-colored hoodoos and trails make it a lesser-known yet striking area adjacent to Bryce Canyon.

Coal Mine Canyon
Coal Mine Canyon

Arizona, USA

Displays colorful and intricate hoodoo formations, a hidden gem not frequented by typical tours.

Hell's Half Acre
Hell's Half Acre

Idaho, USA

Lava field that has eroded into a landscape featuring small hoodoos and rugged terrain.

City of Rocks National Reserve
City of Rocks National Reserve

Idaho, USA

Famous for towering spires and monoliths; some resemble hoodoos.

Bryce Canyon National Park Famous for the largest collection of hoodoos in the world

Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park Famous for the largest collection of hoodoos in the world
Fairy Chimneys Iconic rock formations in Cappadocia known as fairy chimneys

Fairy Chimneys
Fairy Chimneys Iconic rock formations in Cappadocia known as fairy chimneys
Göreme National Park A UNESCO World Heritage site with spectacular rocky landscape peppered with hoodoos

Göreme National Park
Göreme National Park A UNESCO World Heritage site with spectacular rocky landscape peppered with hoodoos
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park Home to unique limestone formations resembling hoodoos

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park Home to unique limestone formations resembling hoodoos
Drumheller Hoodoos Striking earth pillars set in the Canadian Badlands

Drumheller Hoodoos
Drumheller Hoodoos Striking earth pillars set in the Canadian Badlands
Belogradchik Rocks Impressive rock formations that feature hoodoo-like structures

Belogradchik Rocks
Belogradchik Rocks Impressive rock formations that feature hoodoo-like structures
Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area Remote area with a dreamlike landscape full of unusual rock formations

Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area
Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area Remote area with a dreamlike landscape full of unusual rock formations
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Rock formations that resemble tents or cones, formed by volcanic eruptions

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Rock formations that resemble tents or cones, formed by volcanic eruptions
Chiricahua National Monument Known as the 'Wonderland of Rocks', featuring a vast array of hoodoo formations

Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument Known as the 'Wonderland of Rocks', featuring a vast array of hoodoo formations
Devil's Garden Majestic natural area within Grand Staircase-Escalante known for its hoodoo clusters

Devil's Garden
Devil's Garden Majestic natural area within Grand Staircase-Escalante known for its hoodoo clusters
Valley of Dreams Offers an extraterrestrial-like landscape filled with hoodoos and rock spires

Valley of Dreams
Valley of Dreams Offers an extraterrestrial-like landscape filled with hoodoos and rock spires
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Inspiration for Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountains, features quartz-sandstone pillars

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Inspiration for Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountains, features quartz-sandstone pillars
Les Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt Picturesque natural amphitheater with unique hoodoo formations

Les Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt
Les Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt Picturesque natural amphitheater with unique hoodoo formations
Gilf Kebir National Park Hosts an array of colossal chalk-rock formations reminiscent of hoodoos

Gilf Kebir National Park
Gilf Kebir National Park Hosts an array of colossal chalk-rock formations reminiscent of hoodoos
Davolja Varos Ethereal-looking pyramidal structures known locally as the 'Devil's Town'

Davolja Varos
Davolja Varos Ethereal-looking pyramidal structures known locally as the 'Devil's Town'
Caprock Canyons State Park Features stunning red rock formations including hoodoos amid Texan canyons

Caprock Canyons State Park
Caprock Canyons State Park Features stunning red rock formations including hoodoos amid Texan canyons
Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos Picturesque hike leading to a stunning display of hoodoos.

Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos
Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos Picturesque hike leading to a stunning display of hoodoos.
Roque Cinchado An iconic rock formation resembling a hoodoo in the Canary Islands.

Roque Cinchado
Roque Cinchado An iconic rock formation resembling a hoodoo in the Canary Islands.
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park / Áísínai'pi Contains hoodoos and Native American petroglyphs.

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park / Áísínai'pi
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park / Áísínai'pi Contains hoodoos and Native American petroglyphs.
Abu Simbel Ancient temple site near hoodoo-like rock formations alongside the Nile.

Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel Ancient temple site near hoodoo-like rock formations alongside the Nile.
Al Naslaa Rock Formation Features two standing stones and a flat 'hoodoo' with an intriguing perfect split down the center.

Al Naslaa Rock Formation
Al Naslaa Rock Formation Features two standing stones and a flat 'hoodoo' with an intriguing perfect split down the center.
Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis Natural hoodoo sculptures named 'Ladies with Hairdos' in French.

Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis
Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis Natural hoodoo sculptures named 'Ladies with Hairdos' in French.
Pillar of the Twelve Apostles (Victoria) Coastal hoodoo structure part of the Twelve Apostles marine park.

Pillar of the Twelve Apostles (Victoria)
Pillar of the Twelve Apostles (Victoria) Coastal hoodoo structure part of the Twelve Apostles marine park.
Huángshān Famous mountain range home to granite peaks, some of which resemble hoodoos.

Huángshān
Huángshān Famous mountain range home to granite peaks, some of which resemble hoodoos.
Garden of Eden (Arches National Park) Named for its pristine natural beauty including hoodoo formations.

Garden of Eden (Arches National Park)
Garden of Eden (Arches National Park) Named for its pristine natural beauty including hoodoo formations.
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Landscape featuring surreal 'egg' hoodoos known as the Bisti Eggs.

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Landscape featuring surreal 'egg' hoodoos known as the Bisti Eggs.
Rattlesnake Arches Home to an array of naturally sculpted rock formations including hoodoo structures.

Rattlesnake Arches
Rattlesnake Arches Home to an array of naturally sculpted rock formations including hoodoo structures.
Hoodoo Basin A basin in Yellowstone known for its concentration of hoodoo formations.

Hoodoo Basin
Hoodoo Basin A basin in Yellowstone known for its concentration of hoodoo formations.
Toadstool Geologic Park Features weathered rock formations including various hoodoos.

Toadstool Geologic Park
Toadstool Geologic Park Features weathered rock formations including various hoodoos.
Jug Rock Free-standing table rock formation that is one of the largest hoodoos east of the Mississippi.

Jug Rock
Jug Rock Free-standing table rock formation that is one of the largest hoodoos east of the Mississippi.
Canyonlands National Park - Needles District With its red rock spires, some resembling hoodoos, this area offers spectacular views.

Canyonlands National Park - Needles District
Canyonlands National Park - Needles District With its red rock spires, some resembling hoodoos, this area offers spectacular views.
Big Bend Ranch State Park Scenic Texas park with volcanic rock formations that include hoodoo features.

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park Scenic Texas park with volcanic rock formations that include hoodoo features.
Red Canyon Vividly red-colored hoodoos and trails make it a lesser-known yet striking area adjacent to Bryce Canyon.

Red Canyon
Red Canyon Vividly red-colored hoodoos and trails make it a lesser-known yet striking area adjacent to Bryce Canyon.
Coal Mine Canyon Displays colorful and intricate hoodoo formations, a hidden gem not frequented by typical tours.

Coal Mine Canyon
Coal Mine Canyon Displays colorful and intricate hoodoo formations, a hidden gem not frequented by typical tours.
Hell's Half Acre Lava field that has eroded into a landscape featuring small hoodoos and rugged terrain.

Hell's Half Acre
Hell's Half Acre Lava field that has eroded into a landscape featuring small hoodoos and rugged terrain.
City of Rocks National Reserve Famous for towering spires and monoliths; some resemble hoodoos.

City of Rocks National Reserve
City of Rocks National Reserve Famous for towering spires and monoliths; some resemble hoodoos.