We stayed in the Dutch Oven group site, loop A, which was adjacent to the restrooms with running water, and very near to the Squaw Flat trailhead. I really appreciate how the NPS utilized the space. Most campsites seemed to be given some privacy by being tucked into the various nooks and crannies of a long rock wall. This also gave us the chance to see the rock up close.

A few practicalities: there is water available, and there are flush toilets, along with pit toilets. There is an outdoor sink with running cold water. All the water is cold. There is also garbage and recycling.

The group site contains several tent pads, a fire ring, about 4-5 aging charcoal grills (ok, one has a rusted-out bottom). There is ample parking for the site, which is set off the main loop road by a cluster of bushes.

There are no showers, however one can be purchased from the nearby Needles Outpost just outside the park gates. There is also a camp store at the outpost, and I believe they also advertised fire wood and ice? Maybe call to confirm because once you make it to Needles, you won’t want to leave, because it’s beautiful, and because it’s a long drive (excepting the nearby outpost).

Overall, the campground felt remote, fairly private, and very quiet, which is incredible for a campground in a National Park. The Needles district itself, is removed from the hustle and bustle of busier Utah locations and it’s an explorer’s dream. We loved climbing around this gorgeous rock as we explored the various trails. And we hardly passed anyone else. We went in early April. Nights were down in the twenties. I imagine hikers might roast here in the summer?