No water, no cell service, no amenities. SQ1 (Squaw Canyon) is a backcountry campground in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, accessed by foot with a hike that one reviewer describes as manageable enough for beginners. An overnight permit is required and reservations are available through the park. Campers must pack in all supplies, including water, and pack out all waste. Those exploring dispersed sites outside Canyonlands National Park will find SQ1 representative of the no-frills backcountry standard across the region. The site suits self-sufficient campers comfortable operating without any infrastructure.
Description
Canyonlands offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails with designated campsites, as well as vast primitive areas where hikers find their own campsite (without damaging any soil crusts along the way, see page 1). Be prepared to navigate using a topographic map.
Fee Info
Permits required for overnight trip. See website for fees.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSQ1 (Squaw Canyon) is located in Utah near Canyonlands National Park
Coordinates
38.122431 N
109.799675 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Alcohol
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if SQ1 (Squaw Canyon) — Canyonlands National Park needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 45 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 56 min from Farmington, NM
- 6 hrs 9 min from Provo, UT
- 6 hrs 39 min from Salt Lake City, UT
