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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)

2026 Season availability

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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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Sheri B

Verified

April 19, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B

5

Wendy and Jeff are amazing hosts!

Karen M

Verified

April 11, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop B

5

The campsite was perfect, restrooms were clean and the camp hosts Jeff and Wendy were wonderful and extremely helpful. It was also a just short drive to the hike I had planned. So it was a perfect stay!

Katherine H

Verified

April 10, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop B

5

Great ranger talks!

James M

Verified

April 4, 2022 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B

5

Beautiful campsite, great facilities, friendly hosts

Kevin B

Verified

March 29, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop B

5

great campground, great site, secluded and quiet

Joseph M

Verified

March 25, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop B

5

Very clean, quiet and well maintained. Beautiful location!

Margaret F

Verified

March 24, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B

5

Quiet! Large campsite. Clean restrooms.

Erin K

Verified

March 22, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop B

5

We stayed at #25 in loop B. The site had two very nice tent pads and was within walking distance of the bathrooms. The site was very close to #24 and would be a great site if staying with friends next door. The campground itself was nestled in beautiful rock formations and was very well maintained.
The campground hosts were a very friendly couple that recommended some great hikes for us!
We definitely plan to return!

Matthew V

Verified

November 27, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B

5

All of the rangers and camp ground hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. The campground itself was very clean with nice facilities. We enjoyed our stay

Katharine M

Verified

November 16, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B

5

I really enjoyed camping at the Needles campground! I stayed at both 25B and 26: they are next to each other but still had a good amount of privacy. My car was shaded in the driveway of 26 for a good amount of the day, thanks to a HUGE rock. Both 25B and 26 are next to the bathroom, also within walking distance of a trailhead. I had no trouble staking my tent at either site. They are not lying about "no electricity" in the campground -- you need to bring a lantern into the bathroom at night (there are skylights during daytime).

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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