Camp ObserverCanyonlands National Park
Directions
Canyonlands National Park is cut into three land districts by the Green and Colorado rivers. Island in the Sky, in the north of the park, is about 40 minutes from Moab, UT via UT 313. The Needles district is in the southeast corner of Canyonlands, about 90 minutes from Moab or an hour from Monticello, UT via UT 211. The Maze district, in the west of the park, is the most remote and challenging; its ranger station is down 46 miles of dirt road from UT 24. All roads in The Maze require high-clearance 4WD.
Reviews
Campsites at Canyonlands National Park's Needles District remain well-regarded for their quality and location. Guests continue to appreciate the spacious, clean, and quiet sites with access to excellent hiking trails. Camp hosts and rangers are friendly and helpful, contributing to a positive experience. Some issues with shade, bathroom facilities, and competition for sites persist, alongside the remote setting with limited amenities.
Well-maintained and clean sites and bathrooms
Quiet and peaceful atmosphere with good privacy
Spacious campsites with some shade options
Helpful and friendly camp hosts and rangers
Excellent access to hiking trails and scenic views
Limited shade at many campsites
Bathrooms often lack lighting and can have odors
Competitive reservations due to limited site availability
Some sites are close to roads or other campers causing noise
Remote location with limited nearby services and amenities
Tim R
Reviewed 6 days ago
Over 100 and I had the place to myself. Cloudy at night so no astrophotography. Nice and shady in the campsite. Been here before and I really like it b
James H
Reviewed 13 days ago
We loved the campsites! Spacious and backed up to rock overhangs. However, it was very hot during our stay (107) and sleeping was difficult with no electric hookups.
One thing we were unaware of is the inability to travel within the park from the Needles District to Island in the Sky. To travel from one part of the park to the other required driving through Moab (1.5 - 2 hours).
Richard K
Reviewed 23 days ago
Really good campsite.
Christal W
Reviewed a month ago
Sites were well maintained and in a lovely location. Felt very natural to be part of the park.
sandra L
Loop:Not in campground. Located on paved access road near Wooden Shoe Overlook.
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground was a place quiet and perfect for our familie's moment after ours daily hikings
KATHRYN C
Reviewed 2 months ago
Campground B is great and has some shaded spots. There are porta-potties but also bathrooms with flushing toilets and sinks. Great hikes right off the campground as well. Be aware that from the Needles District, Moab is a 90 min drive one way. There is a great outpost for food and snacks, but that is your only option.
Popularity: Busy
Busiest in August, when about 74% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.
Campgrounds
Canyonlands National Park has 127 campgrounds, 16 campsites in total.
