Canyonlands National Park$20
Needles District
Total sites: 27
Available Today: 16 FF*
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Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 16 FF*
Available this Weekend: 16 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
4,900 ft
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Needles District Campground, Canyonlands National Park, UT - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Needles District Campground is part of Canyonlands National Park in Utah (3 hrs 13 min southwest of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 4,900 feet. Needles District Campground is rated 4.8 stars from 267 reviews. There are a total of 27 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 23 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 66 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, and flush toilets. Activities include biking and hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (276)
4.8 out of 5
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| 4 star | 12% | |
| 3 star | 2% | |
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@lenawB72729A68 · Camped on Apr 20, 2026 at Campsite #22
Quiet spot in the corner. Pit toilet and water available. Rocks to climb. Two tent pads. Only 2 neighbors. Perfect
@JanetH505BD3AF · Camped on Apr 20, 2026 at Campsite #23
The Needles district campsite was great. Sites spread far apart, backed into the landscape. There were great ranger talks every night. The bathroom was very clean and accessible. I would definitely stay here again.
@Elizabeth825C3 · Camped on Apr 6, 2026 at Campsite #18
We come back every year. The campground is the best ever. Our favorite hosts are John and also Janenne, both excellent and helpful. We love all the hikes. The rest rooms are the cleanest! Everyone is so nice. And it is a gorgeous place to be. And a big thank you to the cairn fairies.
@Stephanie13298 · Camped on Apr 4, 2026 at Campsite #25
Nice campsite that we snagged last minute. The bathrooms were very clean but be warned you need to bring some light with you as it is dark in there. Best thing was being to take our dog on a hike along Cave Spring rd- nice walk, and ends at a cool hike that we took turns doing- ancient red handprints!
@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Apr 4, 2026 at Campsite #24
All the sites are good/great, as well as the facilities. Would love to get there again!
@KaterinaLD2FA9 · Camped on Apr 4, 2026 at Campsite #23
Great campsite. Great spacing from other sites, good shade behind the site under the rocks.
@HoytD3211240 · Camped on Apr 1, 2026 at Campsite #24
Its a great park and all of the staff were helpful and in great moods!
@EmilyS1613279 · Camped on Mar 31, 2026 at Campsite #23
We loved our stay at Needles! Our boys had the best time scampering over rocks and exploring the various trails. The campground was so unique and while nearly full the day we were there, is so spread out that you get a lot of privacy. It was a very special place for us to visit and a must see!
@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Mar 28, 2026 at Campsite #27
We absolutely love this NP and campground. Its remote and there are hiking trails all around. (You can get ice at the outpost store a few miles outside of the Needles District.)
@JeffM1730911 · Camped on Mar 25, 2026 at Campsite #20
Beautiful campground , bathrooms are very clean. Some sites don't have shade so be prepared.
@MargaretH95271 · Camped on Mar 18, 2026 at Campsite #22
Weve been coming for almost 30 years and its always been super.
@AJH1808B37F7D5 · Camped on Nov 27, 2025 at Campsite #27
What an awesome campground, with so much ability to explore right from camp!
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@PatriciaG56300 · Camped on Nov 16, 2025
I visited in mid-November and the weather was a mixed bag, which was nice. I was not a fan of no lighting in the restrooms, which only provided skylights. During this time of year, daylight hours are limited and the restroom was not somewhere I wanted to be in the dark. Also, the shower situation was nonexistent for tent camping. We had to go into Moab to get that sorted since the shower that is usually available just outside the Visitor Center was closed for the season. On the plus side, our neighbors were really quiet and I really enjoyed being at a campsite where the only sounds you heard were from nature. It might have helped that there was no cellphone service. The rangers and the volunteers are the nicest. They really helped us during our stay with logistics and finding ideal trails. We decided to do a portion of the Chesler Park Loop Trail and I realized I was not as fit as I thought I was. In hindsight, my husband and I agreed that visiting the northern part of the park instead of doing Chesler would have been a better idea for my legs. The smaller trails are very nice and the views are beautiful.
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@LoriA7453277 · Camped on Nov 14, 2025 at Campsite #19
We had an excellent stay at Canyonlands. Very quiet, clean and scenic, of course. The Big Spring trail was phenomenal; thankful for the well maintained cairns to guide us.
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@JaneB4053440 · Camped on Nov 11, 2025 at Campsite #23
One of the best National Park Campgrounds. Clean and beautiful plus the campsites are spread out for a little privacy.
@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Oct 31, 2025 at Campsite #18
Canyonlands, Needles District, is a desert-hikers dream destination. Its not a drive-through park. The campground, while small is awesome. The park staff are dedicated, friendly, and happy to help.
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@StephenS245469 · Camped on Oct 31, 2025 at Campsite #25
Volunteers at the park and campground were friendly and helpful. The facility was clean and orderly. And the scenery at Needles is outstanding.
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@TracyT2929676 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #22
What a beautiful park and unique campground. We really enjoyed our stay here. The campground was quiet, hosts were pleasant, bathrooms clean with access to water/dish cleaning/fish toilets. It was great to be away from the crowds at the other end of the park. It did not disappoint.
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@Alexander8DCA1 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #18
Site 17 is a nice, private site with two fairly good sized tent pads. It's very quiet. Only one other site (19) can be heard or seen, but it is pretty far away. You'll have easy access to the Elephant Hill Road/Trailhead so you can get there early and avoid any potential crowding. The only negatives are that the bathroom is also pretty far away and the traffic on the nearby Elephant Hill Road can be a bit busy in the mornings and evenings. Climb up the over-hanging rock for some great sunrise and sunset views.
@JaceICDDC9B698 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #20
Unspeakably goodLet the campsite do the talkingDo not litter in there!!!
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@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #18
Wonderful
@HollyJ7FD12C45 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025
The Needles district in Canyonlands is beautiful! It is remote, quiet and serene. We were so glad we made it out there on our trip. We took the Slickrock hike before sunset which I highly recommend. There are some great overlooks of the canyons along the way. The hike is about 2.5 miles and is a loop is is easy to do. The campground itself was small and very quiet. It was convenient for us to stay in the park, so we were happy to do so. However, our spot wasn't the best, it was parallel to the road and was quite sloped. We had to 'nose in' our RV and use blocks to level. But, really not a big deal. Go to the Needles district, you'll love it!
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #26
Canyonlands needles district is very beautiful. We stayed at the campground and slept in a tent. Great views of the stars and the bathrooms were very nice.
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@CarlM7183155 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #21
For those who travel to the remote Needles District, a feast of sights abound. The trail system in this region is a blast to explore. The campground provides easy access to Elephant Hill and the trails to Chesler Park and Druid Arch, as well as the scenic drive, but be prepared for a workout and cairn guidance and route finding. Definitely worth the effort!
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