Details
At the end of UT 211 in The Needles district, Moab, UT, 84532
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Potable Water
Directions
To reach The Needles district of Canyonlands, drive to the end of UT 211. Continue on this road approximately 3 miles and turn left into Needles Campground to reach The Needles Group Site. Split Top Group Site is on Cave Springs Road. Wooden Shoe Group Site is along the scenic drive near Wooden Shoe Arch Overlook.
Rates & Fees
Dutch Oven Group Site 11-20 campers
Fee for one night at Dutch Oven Group Site for groups of 11-20 people.
Dutch Oven Group Site 21-30 Campers
Fee for one night at Dutch Oven Group Site for groups of 21-30 people
Dutch Oven Group Site 31-40 Campers
Fee for one night at Dutch Oven Group Site for groups of 31-40 people
Dutch Oven Group Site 41-50 Campers
Fee for one night at Dutch Oven Group Site for groups of 41-50 people
Wooden Shoe Group Site 11-15 Campers
Fee for one night at Wooden Shoe Group Site for groups of 11-15 people
Wooden Shoe Group Site 16-20 Campers
Fee for one night at Wooden Shoe Group Site for groups of 16-20 people
Wooden Shoe Group Site 21-25 Campers
Fee for one night at Wooden Shoe Group Site for groups of 21-25 people
Split Top Group Site 11-15 Campers
Fee for one night at Split Top Group Site for groups of 11-15 people
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Propane stoves allowed. Wood fires in grates only. Wood gathering is prohibited. Do not leave garbage in fire grates. Charcoal cooking fires are allowed in fire pans and grills. Place ashes in fire grates. Properly extinguish all fires.Regulations Overview
Maximum stay: 7 consecutive nights. Quiet hours: 8 pm to 8 am. Check-out time: 10 am. Pets must be leashed at all times. Wood fires in grates only. Wood gathering is prohibited. Do not leave garbage in fire grates. Charcoal cooking fires are allowed in fire pans and grills. Place ashes in fire grates. Properly extinguish all fires. Food must be properly stored through the duration of your stay. Hanging food or other items in trees is not permitted. Generators may only be used between 8 am and 10 am, or from 4 pm to 8 pm.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Group campsites are not wheelchair accessible because of gravel or sandy surfaces.
Internet Information
Public Wi-Fi may be available at The Needles Visitor Center.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
The group campsites are best suited to tents and small, self-contained campers or RVs. Length limit 25 feet.
RV Maximum Length
25
Additional Information
There are no services at The Needles. The nearest place to get food, firewood, and supplies is Monticello, Utah, approximately 60 minutes' drive from The Needles. There is no running water at group campsites. There are toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and trash cans.
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Group campsites all have gravel or sandy surfaces.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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