Established Camping
Chesler Park 1 (CP1) Backcountry Campsite, Needles District of Canyonlands National Park
Chesler Park 1 (CP1) Backcountry Campsite is located in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Utah. The terrain features rock formations and open desert landscapes. Temperatures can range from highs of 90°F in summer to lows of 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Needles formations and various hiking trails.
Description
Backpacking at The Needles
The Needles is the most popular backpacking destination in the park. You can access most trailheads with a two-wheel-drive vehicle. You may find water seasonally in many of the canyons east of Chesler Park.
Permits are required for all overnight trips into the backcountry. During the spring and fall, demand for permits is very high. If you plan to visit Canyonlands during peak season—especially during spring break (March)—you may have to make a reservation four months in advance.
Most backpackers stay at designated campsites in The Needles. All of these campsites require campers to carry out all solid human waste in a commercial human waste disposal bag. In areas where there are no established campsites, backpackers can reserve a permit for an at-large zone. Campsites in the Salt Creek area require the use of approved hard-sided food storage containers (e.g. bear canisters).
Reservation Info
You may have an overnight permit for up to 14 consecutive nights. If you are backpacking, you may stay up to seven consecutive nights in any one site or zone. If you are using the designated vehicle camps, you may stay a maximum of three consecutive nights at a camping area before having to relocate.
Location
Chesler Park 1 (CP1) Backcountry Campsite, Needles District of Canyonlands National Park is located in Utah
Coordinates
38.11826497161307 N
109.83585568698022 W
Detours Nearby
Hamburger Rock Dispersed Camping
56 min away
Ledge E
3 hrs 43 min away
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 49 min from Grand Junction
- 5 hrs from Farmington
- 6 hrs 14 min from Provo
- 6 hrs 45 min from Salt Lake City
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
