Best Tent Camping near Needles, CA

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Best Tent Sites Near Needles, CA (9)

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446 Reviews of 9 Needles Campgrounds


  • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Casino and RV Park
    Dec. 6, 2024

    Riverside Casino and RV Park

    Best for comfort and casino access

    Don Laughlin’s Riverside RV Park Resort offers a prime location along the Colorado River with convenient access to all the entertainment and amenities of the Riverside Resort.

    The park features spacious, level sites with full hookups and well-maintained facilities, including a laundry room and a dog park.

    Guests can enjoy shuttle service to the casino, restaurants, and movie theater, making it a great blend of outdoor relaxation and vibrant nightlife.

    Its proximity to the river also provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and scenic views, making it an excellent destination for travelers seeking both recreation and comfort.

    Some of the best campground restrooms. Full hookups & affordable long term rates.

  • William J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Casino and RV Park
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Riverside Casino and RV Park

    Choose how you want to camp.

    There are two ways to camp at the Riverside.  There is an RV park across Casino drive with full hook ups and the other amenities' associated with an rv park including propane at the Nov 2024 price of $4.35 a gallon. 

    Across the street in the casino parking lot next to the road is dry camping area. Free for seven days and more if you play the games and get 25 points a week. Numbered spaces that accomodate any size rig.  Upon arrival pick an open site and park.  Go to the group check in desk at the south tower (closet one).  It's just inside the door. They will have security come to your rig and check your vehicle license and insurance are current. Then TAKE THE FORM the officer gives you back to the group check in desk (I know. It's a long walk) to complete your check in.  Oh. And you have to have a casino players card to stay.   Generators from 7 to 10.    Enjoy your stay and good luck

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from River Island State Park Campground
    Nov. 22, 2024

    River Island State Park Campground

    Great little state park

    This is a small park, but the stay has been great. It’s quiet, the staff is super friendly and I had the best shower here that I’ve had at any campground I’ve been to during my 7 weeks on the road.

  • Marian B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from River Island State Park Campground
    Oct. 31, 2024

    River Island State Park Campground

    Ok Campground for a good price for a night

    Campground has good Level sites, Price is pretty cheap for this area (30 $ with hooks, 20 $ for dry on the boat parking lot). Restrooms could be better (the shower didn't allowed me to adjust the temperature, is was like liquid fire).

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    Camper-submitted photo from Route 66 Golden Shores RV Park
    Oct. 21, 2024

    Route 66 Golden Shores RV Park

    Great People

    We only stay 3-4 nights per visit but everyone has always been great.  They are working on upgrading the wifi, as it is very slow now.  Just what we need when visiting the area.

  • Patrick J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Desert View RV Resort
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Desert View RV Resort

    Great stop over night

    It was a stop over for one night while returning home. The ladies at check in were very nice and welcoming. Long pull trough site allowed us to stay hooked up. The utilities were well placed. Sites offer fairly good privacy with hedges. This park is desert view as is in it's name, so don't expect to walk to the river. My navigation, didn't do a good job of finding it, so look for the signs they have placed on the roads. It is next to the KOA if that helps. I'd come here again.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arizona Trust Land
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Arizona Trust Land

    Arizona trust land camping

    Good Verizon signal clean sites. Easy to get to beautiful area. You do need an Arizona trust camping permit. It cost $20 for the whole year. You can get it online.

  • Karen D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from W Big Wash Road Dispersed
    Oct. 6, 2024

    W Big Wash Road Dispersed

    Beautiful and wild

    We loved it here, stayed the one night to break up the journey. The directions are great, and there are two sites here, we stayed in the second. It was nice and level. The views were beautiful, and having all the space and quiet to ourselves was magical. Didn't see any snakes or other critters.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from W Big Wash Road Dispersed
    Aug. 20, 2024

    W Big Wash Road Dispersed

    Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

    Seems like a beautiful setting but we ran into a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake within feet of the campsite. They are aggressive and fatal. We left to go find somewhere else. Be careful.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Havasu State Park Campground
    Jul. 10, 2024

    Lake Havasu State Park Campground

    Overflow Parking with a Beach View...Yes, Please!

    We love it when parks have a plan for traveling campers like us who hate making reservations, and Lake Havasu came through in spades. They have a whole section of their campground dedicated to folks like us. We pulled up, grabbed a space, and spent the night right by the lakeshore. 

    I’m afraid we didn’t take pictures of the parking area as we were so taken with the view! It’s a huge parking lot with dedicated camping spaces, with picnic tables, trash cans and plenty of space between your neighbors. The bathrooms offer flush toilets, sinks and warm showers. 

    The RV dump tanks were close by, as is the vast boat launch area. While the overnight area might be a little more spartan, the rest of the park is gorgeous with looping campsite areas, rentable cabins, and winding paths. 

    Yet, it’s still within the town limits, so everything you might need, or want, is a short walk, bike ride, or drive away. You can even catch the ferry to the casinos across the lake if you want to lose your spending money. 

    Hiking, biking and paddling opportunities could all be reached from the campsite. Each site along the beach had some trees for shade, but all the sunshine you could want for solar power as well.  We’ll keep this place in mind when we want a quick overnight with some shower access close to town.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from AZ State Land Recreational Area Dispersed Site
    Jul. 8, 2024

    AZ State Land Recreational Area Dispersed Site

    Stellar Sunsets & Views

    This dispersed camping area which requires a ridiculously inexpensive online permit ($20 per year), was perfect for what we needed. Our closest neighbor was about ¼ mile away, and we had views and sunsets aplenty. There is access to the Lake Havasu, but only by OHV or on foot, we chose the latter. 

    The roads in from the highway are rough and rocky, but doable if you take it slow.  Once again our 67 year old vintage camper did great getting to our spot, though we recommend parking and walking the roads before committing to the drive in.

    There’s hiking opportunities right out your front door, and nothing but the highway or the lake to stop your progress. The nearby Cattail Cove State Park offers designated hiking trails through the rugged desert terrain. 

    Nothing in the way of services, so bring your own...but lots of space to be alone and private.  And, with sun, sun, sun, the California/ Arizona skies are great for solar gathering, so bring out all your panels. Starlink internet worked well too. 

    Lake Havasu city is about 15 minutes up the road, and there you can find everything you might need in terms of services and supplies. Check out the world famous London Bridge while you’re there, too!

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cattail Cove State Park Campground
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Cattail Cove State Park Campground

    Got Camping Plans for Christmas?

    We stumbled onto this lovely state park campground on Christmas Eve, with no reservations (as usual) and found more than just a lovely campsite, but a whole community of campers. Each year this small park hosts a thriving Christmas potluck which is managed by their long term volunteer camp host couple. Many families plan their year around getting a reservation to be at this place on Christmas day!  We were simply blown away by the community, camaraderie, and fellowship we found here. 

    We even tried out our first run at making homemade tamales – turned out pretty good.

    Now the sites are what you might expect to see, slightly less than spacious lots with a bit of  elbow room in between your neighbors. All sites are electrical and water serviced, so no need to have generators running into the wee hours. With lots of well cared for cottonwood trees, the sites offer lots of shade and space to enjoy your area. 

    The bathrooms have flush toilets with warm showers, and while a little dated, they were clean and did the job.  Nice dishwashing sink (wish more parks had these!) and picnic tables all over the place.  I think we ate nearly every meal down by the water.

    The lake shore offers a good boat launch with a massive trailer parking area, and a small swimming area as well. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards from the park to enjoy the water, just be aware of the way the wind is blowing -- it can get fierce quickly! There is a beach volleyball court at the water's edge and hiking trails leave directly from the park and wind along the lakeshore and into the desert landscape. 

    Lake Havasu city is about 15 minutes up the road, and there you can find everything you might need in terms of services and supplies. Check out the world famous London Bridge while you’re there.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from BeachComber Resort
    Jun. 22, 2024

    BeachComber Resort

    Lake Havasu

    Sams Beachcomber RV Resort is nice. Clean property. Common areas are clean and nice and cool! Utility box blew and it was fixed 2.5 hours after call. Sites are minium and close together but it's ok.

  • Caitlin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Emerald Cove Resort
    May. 14, 2024

    Emerald Cove Resort

    Friendly area with river access

    Although campsites are close together, there are many spots for friend groups to park near each other. Walking distance to the river. Walking distance to nearby bar/restaurant. Very friendly and clean area!

  • Ryan N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from W Big Wash Road Dispersed
    May. 10, 2024

    W Big Wash Road Dispersed

    Perfect for a quick overnight stay

    The two spots are about 1.5 miles off the highway on a dirt road, you'll see a spot off the right on a narrow trail. BLM property. Free-roaming cows, didn't bother us at all. Beautiful sunset on our nights stay. The second spot is just around the first corner after the first one, less used, but probably flatter. Could hear the highway, but wasn't bothersome.

  • charlie O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Needles KOA
    May. 2, 2024

    Needles KOA

    Grateful Stop

    Last minute reservation traveling from Yosemite-Tule Lake. Easy access off 40. Carla was very accommodating offering one of the 2 shaded lots available for our dogs sake as it was 92. Very Clean & quiet.

  • Lauren M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from W Big Wash Road Dispersed
    Apr. 21, 2024

    W Big Wash Road Dispersed

    Pull off spot

    Great little pull off camp spot. I wouldn’t spend more than one night here. The cows are super cute to wake up to. I didn’t smell them at all. The road is a little washboard and there aren’t a lot of good turn around spots. Overall very happy with the spot. It was quiet and perfect for a road trip camp spot.

  • Liz Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from W Big Wash Road Dispersed
    Apr. 13, 2024

    W Big Wash Road Dispersed

    Beautiful remote spot

    Gave only 3 stars due to sketchy cell (AT&T) and no internet. Only 2 spots, but there was a fire ring and free roaming cows. Great for an overnight stay.



Guide to Needles

Tent camping near Needles, California offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

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Tent campers should check out local activities

  • Enjoy fishing and kayaking at Arizona Bay in Lake Mohave, where the stunning views and water activities are a major draw.
  • Hiking enthusiasts will love exploring the trails around Havasu Heights, which offers a peaceful setting and access to nearby attractions.
  • For a unique experience, visit Windy Point Campground, where you can enjoy breathtaking views and solitude away from the crowds.

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