The Needles Campground — Canyonlands National Park
Reviewed May. 21, 2022

Loved It

Beautiful campground in the Needles section of Canyonlands.

$20/night, and there is a 7 day stay limit within 30 days, and 14 days total per year. 

There are two loops: loop A is first come first served, and loop B takes reservations during busy season (is FCFS in winter), but if there is a spot open it’s available for walk up (no reservations) for one night only.  The campground layout is nice and spread out, and the whole area is so quiet and peaceful. 

There is drinking water here, trash and recycling (plastic and aluminum only), flush toilets (no showers). 

No cell service in the whole park but our WeBoost gave us several bars of LTE, and there is wifi at the visitor center. 

This campground is nice in that there are many hiking trails nearby. 

There are 2 handicap spots, and 1 is available for anyone after 8pm for 1 night only. 

Heads up that the driveway up into each camp site can be steep and/or have a dip so if you have a long vehicle you may scrape. I believe the length limit here is 25ft, we fit fine in our 26ft motorhome. Hosts on site were very nice and helpful. 

Campground is free in winter after the water is shut off (approx mid to late November, usually, depending on weather).

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  • Review photo of The Needles Campground — Canyonlands National Park by Laura M., May 21, 2022
  • Review photo of The Needles Campground — Canyonlands National Park by Laura M., May 21, 2022
  • Review photo of The Needles Campground — Canyonlands National Park by Laura M., May 21, 2022
  • Review photo of The Needles Campground — Canyonlands National Park by Laura M., May 21, 2022
  • Review photo of The Needles Campground — Canyonlands National Park by Laura M., May 21, 2022
  • Review photo of The Needles Campground — Canyonlands National Park by Laura M., May 21, 2022
  • Review photo of The Needles Campground — Canyonlands National Park by Laura M., May 21, 2022