Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

Overview

The Needles is a remote district located within the southern portion of Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah. The Needles District is 1.25 hours driving time from Monticello, Utah, and 1.5 hours from Moab, Utah, and sits at an elevation of approximately 4,900 feet (1494 m).

Operator

National Park

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

(435) 259-4711

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• ADT - Utah - R - Seg 2Hike · 174.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by American Discovery Trail Society.

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• Roadside Ruin TrailheadTrailhead · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Cave Spring TrailheadTrailhead · 0.9 mi from campShow on map
• Salt Creek Road TrailheadTrailhead · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Salt Flat LoopHike · 6.9 mi long · 2.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Aztec Butte TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 16.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by National Park Service.

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Mountain biking

• Captain AhabBike ride · 4.2 mi long · Hard · 24.7 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Boating in CanyonlandsPaddling and rafting · 1-12 Days · 7.0 mi from camp

  The Colorado and Green rivers have played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Canyonlands. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Salt Flat ButtePeak · 5,338 ft · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Wooden Shoe Arch OverlookViewpoint · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Lower JumpWaterfall · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Viewpoint 1Viewpoint · 2.9 mi from campShow on map
• North Sixshooter PeakPeak · 6,138 ft · 5.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• CatwallClimbing · 12.0 mi from campShow on map
• Critic's ChoiceClimbing · 12.9 mi from camp

  A climbing area with trad routes.

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• ScarfaceClimbing · 13.4 mi from camp

  A climbing area with trad routes.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.