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Needles Outpost & Campground
About
Right Outside the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park The campground is OPEN MARCH 1st - November 30th Monday-Saturday 9 am-6pm The store opens March 15th. CLOSED SUNDAYS August-September Canyonlands Needles Outpost is a campground at the entrance of the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park in southeast Utah that combines the fun of rustic camping spots with a few modern conveniences.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
ScoutLoved it here!
We adored it here. Came thru with two adults and two girls in a van on way from Taos New Mexico to Moab. Loved meeting Amber and Oscar. Wonderful rocks to climb for a sunset view.
LegendSpectacular sunsets!
General: Privately owned campground just outside Canyonlands National Park. Caleb and Amber purchased the campground in 2017 and are working to keep it maintained and update it as time and funds allow. You can reserve and pay ahead of time, but site selection is first come, first served, starting at 11 am. We arrived at 3:30 pm and there were about four sites left to choose from. Small and large group sites are available as well as a couple of teepees. No hookups at all.
Site Quality: All are red clay dirt and of varying levelness and length. Sites come with a picnic table and a fire ring. IMO, even though our site was not completely level, we ended up with a great site as we could sit up on the rocks above our campsite and watch the spectacular sunsets. I would definitely choose this site again!
Bath/Shower house: Flush toilets and running water. Soap and paper towels were provided. Showers are $3 for 5 minutes for campers ($10 for non-campers). Didn’t use the shower so cannot comment on how well they work.
Activities/Amenities: Enjoy spectacular sunsets. Caleb encouraged us to climb up on the rocks. Site 12 had a nice flat spot that was easy to climb (we easily brought our camp chairs) and great for viewing the sunsets and also for yoga. WiFi is available for $10 per device per day but we didn't take advantage of this. Other than that, there is zero cell service. There is a small store that has ice cream, a welcome treat after a Canyonlands hike! It is a short drive to the visitor center and to various trailheads. You are closer to the Needles District.
It had been 35 years since we had been at Canyonlands, so we looked forward to returning. Caleb and Amber’s warm welcome, the fabulous sunsets, and the quiet vibe of the campground quickly won us over. Just make sure you look out for red ants; we had an industrious group in a large ant hill at our site. We would definitely return!
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GuideOscar
Unique location right next to the national park. Loads of gekkos. Very quiet. Very simple camping with limited services. The Norwegian forest cat Oscar is keeping guard
Location
Needles Outpost & Campground is located in Utah
Directions
We are a short 2 miles away from The Needles District of Canyonlands visitor center and 1.5 miles away from the Needles District of Canyonlands NP entrance with some of the best hikes around, 1.5 HOURS from MOAB, 2 hours from Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands NP. We are 37 miles from Hwy 191. No public transportation . The hiking trails in the park are a few miles away. You are welcome to climb the red rock back drop inside our campground with knowledge of the cryptobiotic soil which you can find on our fun facts page. We have unleaded gasoline only available, no diesel. YOU DO NOT NEED 4WD to get to our campground. IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED YOU TAKE A SCREENSHOT OF THESE WRITTEN DIRECTIONS because you will lose service on you way down the canyon. Often times GPS will drop guests 10+ miles up the road. DO NOT RELY ON GPS. Thank you. Traveling south from Moab: Take 191 S. for approximately 37 miles, turn R onto US Hwy 211. (This is not the turn that says Needles Overlook but the next right a couple of miles past that road) Traveling north from Monticello: Take 191 N. for 15 miles, turn L onto US Hwy 211 (If you see the road for Needles Overlook you have passed us by a couple of miles) Cont. from 191 Drive down 211 for 12 miles and stop at Newspaper Rock if you have time, otherwise keep driving approximately 22 miles further past Newspaper Rock. You will see the sign saying Entering Canyonlands National Park. We are about 1 mile past that sign on the right. You will then see our sign for the Outpost on the right before our private road. ALL GUESTS MUST STOP AT THE STORE TO CHECK-IN. PARKING IS NEXT TO THE PORCH AT THE STORE. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE GAS PUMPS.
Address
US Hwy 211
Monticello, UT 84535
Coordinates
38.17402959 N
109.74193036 W