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Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

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Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

About Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

The Needles is a remote district located within the southern portion of Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah. The Needles District is 1.25 hours driving time from Monticello, Utah, and 1.5 hours from Moab, Utah, and sits at an elevation of approximately 4,900 feet (1494 m).  The Needles Campground offers limited services and is best suited to tents and small, self-contained campers and RVs. If you are looking for group campsites, visit the Needles District Group Campground page. You may book individual campsites in Loop B up to six months in advance mid-March through mid-November.  Loop A is available first come, first served only.  Please, also read “Facilities” below and the “Need to Know” tab for important information. 

Number of accommodations: 11

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Mar 15 to Nov 15

Sites & Availability

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 017, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
019, Loop: Loop B
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020, Loop: Loop B
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
023, Loop: Loop B
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024, Loop: Loop B
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (269)

What Guests Are Saying

The Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground is frequently praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among visitors who return annually. Campers appreciate helpful and friendly staff, excellent hiking access, and the quiet, remote atmosphere that allows for an immersive nature experience. While some reviews mention a lack of lighting in restrooms and limited shower facilities, the overall sentiment highlights a fantastic camping experience with breathtaking views and a serene environment.

Review Summary

4.8
269 reviews
5
83.6%
225
4
12.6%
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3
2.2%
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2
1.1%
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1
0.4%
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Ryan W

Verified

May 7, 2022 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B

5

Small campground, great facilities.

John W

Verified

May 6, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop B

5

Amazing remote and small campground that provides a lot of privacy in the small loop section that has only 3 campsites. Our campsite was one of the best we've ever had for tent camping. The vault toilet in the loop section is kept the cleanest ever. Lots of nearby hiking trails with spectacular scenery. Can watch sunrise and sunsets from the meadow trail between campgrounds A and B. When the wind stops blowing it's perfectly quiet way out here.

Jacqueline G

Verified

May 4, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop B

5

We stayed in the Needles Campground and loved how close it was to the hikes we wanted to do such as Peekaboo and Chesler Park Point. The campsites were very spacious and beautiful!

clay p

Verified

May 3, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop B

5

the tent site was very spacious and well laid out. I look forward to staying there again. It was a surprisingly long and curcuitous path between the Loop B and Loop A trailheads.

Jeff V

Verified

April 29, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop B

5

Great hiking area. Need more campsites to keep up with demand.

Brian W

Verified

April 25, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B

5

Very nice well maintained clean campground.

mic m

Verified

April 24, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop B

5

As always one of best sites in the nation for numerous reasons. Cleanliness, site layout, proximity to trails but remote is my favorite

Kate M

Verified

April 22, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B

5

Small campground with clean bathrooms that include a nice outdoor dishwashing station. Several trails depart directly from campground. Great sunrise and sunset views from trail between A and B loops. Sites not crowded. Absolutely delightful.

Larry E

Verified

April 22, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B

5

Fabulous campgrounds, amazing areas!!

buck d

Verified

April 19, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop B

5

Delightful

Location Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

Address:
2282 Sw Resource Blvd
Moab, UT, 84532
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.1688 / -109.76

Elevation: 1496 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

There is no electricity in the Needles Campground.

General

The Needles Campground and group sites are best suited to tents and small, self-contained campers and RVs:

Maximum combined length limit is 28 ft (8.5 m) in most sites.
There are no hookups.
There is no dump station.

General

There is no cell coverage in the Needles District.

General

Loop A of the Needles Campground is available first come, first served only. Our busy seasons are spring and fall. We recommend getting here early if you want an opportunity to secure a Loop A site during these times of year. 

General

Universally Accessible Campsites: There are two accessible sites in Loop A. You may contact the Needles Visitor Center to inquire about accessible site reservations at (435) 259-4711. Reservations for these sites will be taken on a first come, first served basis no more than six months ahead of visit.

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