Canyonlands National Park
Camping near Canyonlands (Island in the Sky & The Needles)
Canyonlands is two very different trips from Moab. No roads connect the districts inside the park: UT-313, off US-191 north of Moab, leads to Island in the Sky; UT-211, off US-191 south of Moab, leads to The Needles. Recreation.gov puts The Needles about 1.5 hours' drive from Moab. [NPS][Recreation.gov]
Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) campground has 12 first-come, first-served sites at $15 per night and no water, so it can't appear in booking results. The Needles campground has 26 sites at $20 per night; some individual sites in Loop B can be reserved in spring and fall, otherwise sites are first come, first served. The NPS lists no cell reception at either campground. [NPS][NPS]
Rig size matters here: the NPS warns that vehicles over 25 feet in total length may have difficulty reaching the park and will find limited parking inside. Outside the park, BLM campgrounds on UT-313 (Horsethief, $25/night, RVs to 40 ft; Lone Mesa group sites on a gravel road, to 50 ft) have no water or electricity and allow generators 8 a.m.–8 p.m. [NPS][BLM Moab Field Office]
In our data this area has 15 stays (14 public, 1 private): Gold Bar Group Sites, Hunter Canyon Group Site, The Ledge Group Sites, Dead Horse Point State Park, Dead Horse Point State Park - Moenkopi Yurts, Horsethief Group Sites, Lone Mesa Group Sites, Indian Creek Falls Group Site and 7 more. Distances on this page are straight-line, not driving — use the stay pages for exact locations and live availability.
Stays in our data within 15 miles (straight-line) of the Island in the Sky visitor-center area or the Needles campground. Distances are straight-line. Official facts checked 2026-10-16; listing facts update with each feed refresh.
Search stays near Canyonlands with dates →150+ campsites across 15 campgrounds
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Hookups & rig specs
Rig length, pull-through, power, water, sewer and dump station. Blue linked tags are official sources; "Listing" tags come from the booking listing; "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
| Campground | Max rig length | Pull-through | Power (amps) | Water hookup | Sewer hookup | Dump station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Bar Group Sites | 40 ft (official limit) BLM Moab Field Office | 2 of 2 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | None — no electricity in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | None — no water in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hunter Canyon Group Site | No RVs (official) BLM Moab Field Office | Not listed | None — no electricity in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | None — no water in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Ledge Group Sites | 30 ft (official limit) BLM Moab Field Office | Not listed | None — no electricity in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | None — no water in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dead Horse Point State Park | 56 ft (official limit) Utah State Parks | 14 of 44 sites Listing · Utah State Parks (ReserveAmerica) | Kayenta loop 20/30/50-amp at all 21 sites; Wingate loop 20 electric sites Utah State Parks | No water for RV fill-ups anywhere in the park Utah State Parks | Not listed | Yes Listing · Utah State Parks (ReserveAmerica) |
| Dead Horse Point State Park - Moenkopi Yurts | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes Listing · Utah State Parks (ReserveAmerica) |
| Horsethief Group Sites | 40 ft (official limit) BLM Moab Field Office | 0 of 1 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | None — no electricity in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | None — no water in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lone Mesa Group Sites | 50 ft (official limit) BLM Moab Field Office | Not listed | None — no electricity in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | None — no water in BLM campgrounds BLM Moab Field Office | Not listed | Not listed |
| Indian Creek Falls Group Site | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hamburger Rock Campground | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 10 of 10 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Creek Pasture Group Site | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Creek Pasture Campground | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 32 of 32 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Needles Outpost Campground | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Hipcamp | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Superbowl Campground | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 37 of 37 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Superbowl Group Site | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground | Vehicles over 25 ft total length may have difficulty reaching the park and parking inside NPS | 0 of 17 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | No hookups (0 hookup sites) NPS | No hookups; potable water seasonal NPS | No hookups NPS | No dump station NPS |
Booking & price
| Stay | Run by | From Moab | Max rig (listed / official) | Hookups & power | Booking | Listed from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Bar Group Sites | Recreation.gov | 4.5 mi | Official limit 40 ft | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served | $130/night |
| Hunter Canyon Group Site | Recreation.gov | 5.1 mi | Official: No RVs | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served | $50/night |
| The Ledge Group Sites | Recreation.gov | 7 mi | Official limit 30 ft | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served | $100/night |
| Dead Horse Point State Park | Utah State Parks | 11.3 mi | Official limit 56 ft: RV sites in the Wingate loop accommodate vehicles up to 56 ft | One campground with two loops: all 21 Kayenta-loop sites have 20/30/50-amp electric; in the Wingate loop, 20 of 31 sites are electric (11 hike-in tent-only) | All campsites require a reservation; unreserved sites can be bought at the park on the day of arrival | $40/night |
| Dead Horse Point State Park - Moenkopi Yurts | Utah State Parks | 11.3 mi | No RV sites listed | Five yurts, each sleeps up to six; heating, air conditioning and electrical outlets | Reservable on Utah State Parks (ReserveAmerica) | $100/night |
| Horsethief Group Sites | Recreation.gov | 14.3 mi | Official limit 40 ft | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served | $100/night |
| Lone Mesa Group Sites | Recreation.gov | 14.4 mi | Official limit 50 ft | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served | $150/night |
| Indian Creek Falls Group Site | Recreation.gov | 26.3 mi | No RV sites listed | Not listed | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $65/night |
| Hamburger Rock Campground | Recreation.gov | 27.1 mi | 10 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | First come, first served — pay on site | $15/night |
| Creek Pasture Group Site | Recreation.gov | 28.2 mi | No RV sites listed | Not listed | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $65/night |
| Creek Pasture Campground | Recreation.gov | 28.5 mi | 32 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | First come, first served — pay on site | $15/night |
| The Needles Outpost Campground | Booking partner | 29.5 mi | Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Hipcamp | $40/night |
| Superbowl Campground | Recreation.gov | 29.8 mi | 37 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | First come, first served — pay on site | $15/night |
| Superbowl Group Site | Recreation.gov | 29.8 mi | No RV sites listed | Not listed | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $65/night |
| Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground | Recreation.gov | 30.2 mi | Vehicles over 25 ft total length may have difficulty reaching the park and parking inside | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Some individual sites (Loop B) reservable in spring and fall on Recreation.gov; first come, first served at other times | $20/night |
Trip ideas built around these stays
Yurt Glamping + Jeep Tour
Stay at Dead Horse Point State Park - Moenkopi Yurts. A yurt on the rim at Dead Horse Point for sunrise, and an afternoon on Hell's Revenge slickrock.Canyonlands Public-Lands Trip
Stay at Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground. Camp inside the Needles District, then see Island in the Sky and Dead Horse Point with local guides.
Stay at Dead Horse Point State Park - Moenkopi Yurts. A yurt on the rim at Dead Horse Point for sunrise, and an afternoon on Hell's Revenge slickrock.Canyonlands Public-Lands Trip
Stay at Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground. Camp inside the Needles District, then see Island in the Sky and Dead Horse Point with local guides.
Head-to-head
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Sources
- NPS — Canyonlands National Park: Directions (checked 2026-10-16)
- Recreation.gov — Needles District Group Campsites (checked 2026-10-16)
- NPS — Canyonlands National Park: Camping (checked 2026-10-16)
- NPS — Canyonlands: Permits & Reservations (checked 2026-10-16)
- BLM Moab Field Office — Visitor Guide (dated 7/16/24) (checked 2026-10-16)