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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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2
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1
0.4%
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Thomas L

Verified

June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop B

5

In the Needles section of Canyonlands trails and roads will take you through amazing colorful scenery

Franz M

Verified

June 26, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B

5

Amazing.

David L

Verified

June 20, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop B

5

Site 22 had a great tent pad with more shade than we thought…and beautiful sunset views. The bathroom facilities were close and look really new, AND were very well-maintained. Not many sites, so very quiet. Will definitely be back again!

Harold D

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B

5

The campground was quiet and very interesting with the surrounding rock formations. Loved staying there.

We were there for a week and we will be back.

Just loved the Canyonland Needles area.

Stephen M

Verified

June 8, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop B

5

Great site, incredible campground. It's remote, beautiful, well-maintained, and not large or crowded. Every hike is incredible, and the bathrooms are great!

Jeffrey A

Verified

May 31, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop B

5

Beautiful setting. Campsites are not all cramped together; there is elbow room. Bathroom facility, for a campsite facility, far exceeded expectations. It is kept very clean. I would happily come back.

Jennifer G

Verified

May 30, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B

5

Very nice campground. Spotlessly clean bathrooms and nice spots with shade.

Silvia D

Verified

May 29, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B

5

Perfect camping with potable water and flushing toilets

Glenn F

Verified

May 27, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B

5

Outstanding and resourceful camp hosts. Outstanding views!

josée M

Verified

May 13, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B

5

Great location, peaceful and in communion with nature. Extraordinary hikes, especially chesler loop and the trail from loop b campground to bigs spring canyon

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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