About Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground
Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (814)
What Guests Are Saying
Canyonlands National Park's Needles District Campground offers stunning views, clean facilities, and a unique camping experience with spacious, private sites. Visitors praise the excellent ranger talks, helpful staff, and rugged hiking trails, making it a favorite spot for many who return annually. While some bathrooms lack lighting and showers are limited, the overall experience is highly regarded for its beauty and tranquility.
What Guests Are Saying
Canyonlands National Park's Needles District Campground offers stunning views, clean facilities, and a unique camping experience with spacious, private sites. Visitors praise the excellent ranger talks, helpful staff, and rugged hiking trails, making it a favorite spot for many who return annually. While some bathrooms lack lighting and showers are limited, the overall experience is highly regarded for its beauty and tranquility.
Review Summary
Matthew V
VerifiedNovember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B
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
Matthew V
VerifiedNovember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B
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
Matthew V
VerifiedNovember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B
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
VerifiedNovember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B
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).
ian b
VerifiedNovember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop B
My greatest disappointment is the length of time it took to get a reservation, only to find that there were no other campers. Also, the ridiculous rule that I cannot ride my unlicensed motorcycle on the roads within the national park. I won't return to national parks because of what I believe is a flawed reservation system and too many use restrictions.
Katharine M
VerifiedNovember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B
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).
ian b
VerifiedNovember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop B
My greatest disappointment is the length of time it took to get a reservation, only to find that there were no other campers. Also, the ridiculous rule that I cannot ride my unlicensed motorcycle on the roads within the national park. I won't return to national parks because of what I believe is a flawed reservation system and too many use restrictions.
Katharine M
VerifiedNovember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B
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).
ian b
VerifiedNovember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop B
My greatest disappointment is the length of time it took to get a reservation, only to find that there were no other campers. Also, the ridiculous rule that I cannot ride my unlicensed motorcycle on the roads within the national park. I won't return to national parks because of what I believe is a flawed reservation system and too many use restrictions.
Jesse F
VerifiedNovember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop B
Very quiet, gorgeous and spacious sites! Loved having a fire in the pits provided while gazing at the magnificent stars.
Location Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground
Address:
2282 Sw Resource Blvd
Moab, UT, 84532
United States
On US Highway 191, drive 40 miles (60 km) south of Moab or 14 miles (22 km) north of Monticello, then take Utah Highway 211 roughly 35 miles (56 km) west. Highway 211 ends in the Needles, and is the only paved road leading in and out of the district.
Needles District Campground
From the entrance station follow the main park road until you see signs for the campground. Turn left into the campground and follow the signs into Loop B.
For reservations and directions to group campsites (groups of 11 or more), please visit the Canyonlands National Park Needles District Group Campsites page.
Important!!
There are no lights on park roads or campsites. If you are unfamiliar with the Needles, the park recommends arriving before dark. Bring these driving directions with you.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.1688 / -109.76
Elevation: 1496 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Loop A sites are first come, first served, especially busy in spring and fall.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- Electricity is not available at the campground.
Site capacity
- The campground is suitable for tents and small RVs with a maximum length of 28 feet.
Safety & rules
- Cell phone coverage is not available in the area.
Accessibility
- Two accessible campsites are available in Loop A on a first come, first served basis; reservations can be made up to six months in advance.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
