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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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Dan S

Verified

March 25, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop B

5

This was a very quiet and relaxed campground. Excellent nearby hiking (be sure to do the short loop right from the campground!) and a very scenic location. Clean campsites and bathrooms. Would absolutely stay again!

ron s

Verified

November 30, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop B

5

Great site

Laura M

Verified

November 25, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop B

5

Worth the two year wait to get a campsite! Clean restrooms, wish there was an automatic light at night for my mom to see. Fabulous trails and I can’t wait to come back to try some of the 4wd trails!

David A

Verified

November 19, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop B

5

Very nice Campgrounds at Devils Kitchen and Canyonlands NP campground. Staff very nice.

Adam P

Verified

November 18, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop B

5

We saw 7 lizards on the Druid Arch hike. Not sure if I need to say more than that.

Laurie S

Verified

November 14, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop B

4

We had a hard time getting a booking, but probably due to snow, when we actually got there only about 3 sites were occupied!

Wendy O

Verified

November 8, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop B

4

Loop B Site 17 - speed bumps close to campsite - noise from cars / bumps

Steve K

Verified

November 4, 2024 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B

5

Needles Campground is a hikers paradise. There are many great hiking trails that start right from the campground. It's undeveloped but that is one of the unique and positive features of the campground. Bathrooms are clean and in good shape. You can only reserve site in Loop B. Sites in Loop A are first-come, first-serve.

Neil M

Verified

October 24, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop B

5

The location was spectacular, a very short drive after hiking all day in the Needles District. I loved how quiet it was, and the site was perfect.

Chad S

Verified

October 23, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop B

5

Site offered a tremendous amount of space to spread out and enjoy the experience in the park.

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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