The Needles Campground
Open year-round. Loop B sites are reservable via Recreation.gov from March 15 through November 15; Loop A is first-come, first-served only. Potable water and flush toilets are seasonal. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 30 at 5:52PM MDT until August 30 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
At 552 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated earlier thunderstorms that produced heavy rain across portions of Hole in the Rock Road, primarily over Harris Wash, Choprock Canyon, and Neon Canyon. Water will continue to flow down the Escalante River to Lake Powell. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, and normally dry washes. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Portions of Hole in the Rock Road, primarily over Harris Wash, Choprock Canyon, and Neon Canyon. Also, the Escalante River from Harris Wash south to Lake Powell.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 11:36AM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
The Needles Campground provides an excellent base for exploring the dramatic red and white sandstone spires of Canyonlands' Needles District. Located at the end of Utah Highway 211, about 1.5 hours from Moab, the campground sits in a remote high desert setting at roughly 4,900 feet elevation. The 26 individual sites accommodate tents and small RVs up to 28 feet combined length. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Loop A operates on a first-come, first-served basis year-round, while Loop B accepts reservations through Recreation.gov from March 15 through November 15. Spring and fall are the busiest seasons with pleasant temperatures; summer highs often exceed 100°F and winters bring cold nights near 0°F. Two ADA-accessible sites are available in Loop A. The campground has no electricity, hookups, dump station, showers, or cell coverage. Flush toilets and potable water operate seasonally; vault toilets are available year-round. Quiet hours run from 8pm to 8am, generators are restricted to 8-10am and 4-8pm, and maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights. Arrive before dark as there are no lights on park roads or in the campground.
Directions
From Moab, drive south on US-191 for approximately 40 miles. Turn west onto UT-211 and continue about 35 miles to the Needles Visitor Center. The campground is approximately 3 miles past the entrance station at the end of the main park road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 28ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 28ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-4711 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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