Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground in UT -- Campground & RV Camping in Utah

Located at 4,900 feet among pinyon pine and Utah juniper, The Needles Campground sits in the red rock landscape of Canyonlands National Park's Needles District. It features two loops suited for tents and small RVs up to 28 feet: Loop B takes advance bookings, while Loop A is first-come, first-served. Sites provide picnic tables and fire rings, with shared drinking water and flush toilets nearby. There are no hookups, electricity, or dump stations. Foot trails and 4WD roads connect directly to backcountry destinations like Druid Arch, Chesler Park, and the Joint Trail.

Getting there: 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.

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 26-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Most of them shaded.
• Salt Creek runs 0.6 mi off.

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