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Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground in Utah
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Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

Canyonlands National Park, Utah

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Notices from Recreation.gov

There is no electricity in the Needles Campground.

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.

There is no cell coverage in the Needles District.

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.

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.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 13, 2026. Check Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Group bookings open: 6 MonthsMaximum consecutive stay: 7 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground, read on September 13, 2026.

Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground Facts

  • As of September 2026, Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground is a campground in Canyonlands National Park, Utah with 26 campsites.
  • Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground is located at 38.1688° N, 109.7600° W.

At a Glance

🚐
Best For
RV Camping
🏔️
Setting
Mountain
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Sites
26

Things to Do

🥾Hiking
📷Photography
🐴Horse Riding

Frequently Asked Questions

Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Sites at Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

11 sites listed by Recreation.gov.

SiteLoopTypeSleepsHookups
017Loop BStandard10Electric
018Loop BStandard10-
019Loop BTent10-
020Loop BTent10-
021Loop BStandard10-
022Loop BStandard10-
023Loop BTent10-
024Loop BTent10-
025Loop BStandard10-
026Loop BStandard10-
027Loop BStandard10-

Site Types

📍
Standard
7 sites
Tent
4 sites

Amenities

🚻restrooms🚿showers💧potable water🚛dump station

Site Features

Hookups
Electric/Water

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