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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%
34
3
2.2%
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2
1.1%
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1
0.4%
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Mollie N

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop B

4

Great little campground. Clean, well stocked bathrooms. Little shade for most of the day. Water fill station available.

Ronald B

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop B

5

Excelente la estadía, los servicios y el sitio. Aunque casi no había mucha sombra pero todo fue espectacular. Creo que volvería a ir y poder disfrutar de todo lo que tiene para ofrecer.

Martine S

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop B

5

This campground is just exceptionnal! Intimacy, large space, quiet....well, everything you want when you go to such places!! Site 19 is very nice, with large tente spaces, mostly shaded,and only 2 other sites nearby (which were not occupied during our stay, even though reserved). One of our best camping experiences during our travel around the Western US!

Marc S

Verified

July 15, 2024 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B

5

Beautiful campsite. There are no really bad sites in either loop. Some are slightly close together, but the majority are really spacious and share similar incredible views as well as proximity to great scrambling rocks. Bathrooms were always clean and the dishwashing station/water fill was always available. There are a couple RV fresh water stations if you drive around. These stations weren't located at the bathrooms, so my only regret is that I wish I had located them and filled up before setting up camp. The rangers stationed here were some of the best I have met. So friendly and patient with kids. The nightly ranger programs at the amphitheater are great, but they are really hard to pay attention to as the view behind the presenter is one of the best I have seen.

Susan H

Verified

July 15, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop B

4

Wonderful campsite, right under the beautiful rocks.

Twincy N

Verified

July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop B

5

Restrooms were clean and site was easily accessible

Christine G

Verified

July 7, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B

5

I loved this campground because the spots were relatively spaced at a good distance from each other. Modern bathroom with a utility sink. This site had a little cave/slot canyon behind it, excellent for little explorers!

Steven O

Verified

June 19, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop B

5

We were pleased at the respect all our fellow campers showed toward the quiet and peacefulness of the campground. If you are looking for anything else, please go elsewhere.

Jakob W

Verified

June 15, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop B

4

Campsites are pretty close together but generally a very nice campground.

Wolfgang M

Verified

June 8, 2024 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B

5

Great place in a wonderful section of the park, very quiet, only a few sites. Clean restrooms w/ flush toilets, potable water available.
You can start amazing hikes to e.g. Chesler Park directly from the campground. We love to come back. Greetings from Germany,

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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