The Needles District Group Campsites

Overview

The Needles district has three group campsites in different locations, which can accommodate up to 15, 25, or 50 campers (respectively). Group campsites may be reserved for nights between mid-March and mid-November.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

3 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around The Needles District Group Campsites, 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

• Salt Flat LoopHike · 6.9 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• ADT - Utah - R - Seg 2Hike · 174.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.3 mi from camp

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

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• Salt Flat Loop B TrailheadTrailhead · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Elephant Hill Trail TrailheadTrailhead · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Pothole Point TrailheadTrailhead · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Aztec Butte TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 17.7 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by National Park Service.

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Rivers and rafting

• Boating in CanyonlandsPaddling and rafting · 1-12 Days · 5.5 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

• Wooden Shoe Arch OverlookViewpoint · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Salt Flat ButtePeak · 5,338 ft · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Elephant HillViewpoint · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Lower JumpWaterfall · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• The Joint (North End)Cave · 4.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Critic's ChoiceClimbing · 13.5 mi from camp

  A climbing area with trad routes.

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• CatwallClimbing · 13.7 mi from campShow on map
• ScarfaceClimbing · 14.8 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

• National Park Service API — 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.