Canyonlands National Park$20
Needles District
Total sites: 27
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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 14 min southwest of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 4,900 feet. Needles District Campground is rated 4.8 stars from 162 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, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (163)
4.8 out of 5
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@AJH1808B37F7D5 · Camped on Nov 27, 2025 at Campsite #27
What an awesome campground, with so much ability to explore right from camp!
@JacksonT171829 · Camped on Nov 21, 2025 at Campsite #27
Great campground.
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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!!!
@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #18
Wonderful
@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.
@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!
@ClintonG210272 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #19
Loved it. Great facilities! Great scenic road.
@JeannieP300353 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #24
Nice campground. Clean restroom.Great location.
@SarahH2673287 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #20
Amazing campground! There is direct access to hiking trails or it's a short drive to the Elephant Hill trailhead. The bathrooms are clean and the sites are spacious with nice tent pads.
@ConnieG3677884 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #23
Very quit and clean campground in a wonderful landscape and a excellent place for watching stars.
@AliciaF1F05947 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #23
We stayed in the Needles Campground. It was very quiet and enjoyable. We did some of the scenic drives and a couple small hikes to fit our schedule. The cowboy camp hike was incredible. Seeing the handprints on the rock and learning the cultural importance of the spring was really moving. It was impactful to see two very different time periods of people represented in the same place. It really made history come to live. In addition, the rangers at that visitors center were all very friendly and helpful. They took time to answer our kids questions and also give recommendations and maps for the next leg of our trip as well as swear the kids in as Junior Rangers.
@FayMA27A99AB29 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #25
Camp site was clean and the campground was quiet at night. Restroom facilities were clean and well tended.
@RalfB75C060ED1 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #27
We had a fantastic hike to the needles
@markc1361143 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #19
The campsites have gorgeous views.
@KarenD6822172 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #22
Mooie plek, goede faciliteiten
@CarolH5284850 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #24
The visitors staff were great. I was disappointed that a lot of the ranger programs were cancelled.
@CassieLEACC90E · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #20
Loved my week here! I stayed at B19. Small amount of shade and very close to the next site, but no one was there the first night so it was fine. Three tent pads available. The bathrooms around the corner had running water and were very well maintained. I loved that you could climb up the rocks around you and watch the sunset! Be sure to take the scenic drive, the end of the road is worth it!
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