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Devils Kitchen — Canyonlands National Park

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The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park holds Devils Kitchen, a backcountry-adjacent campground reachable by high-clearance 4x4 via Elephant Hill Road or on foot. That road is no casual dirt track: tight canyon squeezes, steep drop-offs, and large boulders make it a genuine technical challenge that takes four to five hours to navigate. Vault toilets are on-site. Water is not available, so campers must carry everything in. Reservations are available. This campground is well-suited to experienced off-road travelers or hikers comfortable with remote, self-supported conditions in the campgrounds near Canyonlands National Park area. Nearby backcountry sites include Chesler Park 2 (CP2) campsite in The Needles District — Canyonlands National Park to the southeast.

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Map & DirectionsDevils Kitchen is located in Utah near Canyonlands National Park

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38.13681247 N
109.8608304 W

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Access

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Park in a lot, walk to your site.
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Backcountry sites.

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Features

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Drive Time

5 hrs 30 min from Grand Junction, CO
5 hrs 41 min from Farmington, NM
6 hrs 55 min from Provo, UT
7 hrs 26 min from Salt Lake City, UT

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Troy W.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018

Devil’s Kitchen

The Devil’s Kitchen is a “near” backcountry campsite. I say that this is "near" backcountry because the campsite is accessible with a 4x4 vehicle. Or one can reach it by hiking in. The main attraction of the area is of course a visit to the Devil’s Kitchen and the nearby needle formations in Chesler Park. The Devil's Kitchen is an natural alcove within some of the rock formations. You'll probably spot the latrine toilet before you spot the kitchen. Just past the latrine toilet is a huge rock overhang. Pass under the overhang and you'll enter the kitchen. It is an enclosed area shaded by the tall rock walls. The temperature and climate inside the alcove is cool and noticeably different than the temperature in the surrounding plateau area which is exposed and much warmer.

This is a backcountry campsite in The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. This is dispersed camping so there are no services nor amenities once you leave the trailhead. Leave No Trace principles apply. WAG bags required. Carry in any water that you might need because water is scarce or non-existant.

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Kuo G.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2018

Secluded and Quiet, beautiful surrounding canyon walls

extremely tough drive and or hike in. ww took elephant hill road. this 4x4 is NO joke. high edges, steep cliffs, big boulders. tight squeezes. small wheel base lifted 4x4 preferred. we had an xterra, 08 runner, 03 tacoma (built) and 08 land cruiser. the cruiser had tough time squeezing through canyons walls. there was a section where you had to offroad backwards..wowz. wsooooooo glad to make it to camp safely. was so nervous through traversing the trails. took about 4-5 hrs to get through elephant hill road. arrived at Devils Kitchen camp 2 and 3. there are vault toilets at camp and pretty clean. took another 5 hours to get out through devils lane the next day. camped in late March, spring break week. temperature was chilly. 45 to 65 f

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Devils Kitchen Campground located in Canyonlands?

Devils Kitchen Campground is located in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park in Utah. It sits near the unique needle formations of Chesler Park, making it an excellent basecamp for exploring this dramatic landscape. The campground offers a remote backcountry experience while still being accessible (though with significant effort) to those with appropriate vehicles or willingness to hike in.

What facilities are available at Devils Kitchen Campground?

Devils Kitchen is a primitive backcountry campsite with minimal facilities. There are no running water, electricity, or developed amenities. Campers should be prepared to pack in all necessary supplies and pack out all waste. This is a true wilderness camping experience that requires self-sufficiency. Be sure to check with Canyonlands National Park regarding current backcountry camping regulations and permit requirements before your visit.

How do I get to Devils Kitchen Campground in Utah?

Access to Devils Kitchen requires either a challenging 4x4 drive or a hike. If driving, you'll need to navigate Elephant Hill Road, which is an extremely demanding 4x4 route featuring steep cliffs, large boulders, and tight passages. Small wheelbase, lifted 4x4 vehicles are recommended for this technical drive. Larger vehicles like Land Cruisers may struggle with some tight sections. Alternatively, you can hike to the campsite, which provides a less equipment-intensive but physically demanding option for access.

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