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The Needles Outpost Campground

Hosted by Amber · Monticello, Utah

28 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 300 acres

94%

1203 reviews

Near Canyonlands National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Needles.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

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This Outpost and campground is located on 300 acres of private property surrounded by park and public land. It has been here for over 30 years in some form or another. We are Caleb & Amber who enjoyed managing this little oasis in the middle of the desert from March to June of 2017 when we decided to purchase the business & make it our own. This is a dry, rugged campground with a bathhouse that provides coin operated showers and flush toilets. In addition there is little old rustic camp store placed in the middle of nowhere where we provide fuel, snacks, firewood, ice, showers, cold drinks & more. If you are looking for a more private site with lots of space and shade, book our Small Group at the Rocks. For a warmer stay during the cooler months book one of our Glamping Tents listed. We have the larger, and spacious tent in the grove of the Juniper Trees (which is also amazing in the warmer season) and rent a heater from us inside the general/camp store. Please check with us on fire restrictions, hipcamp is often wrong on their assumptions, we rarely have fire restrictions. BE SURE TO GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME TO CHECK IN NO LATER THAN 5PM. THANK YOU!! DON'T FORGET TO TAKE A SCREEN SHOT OF THE DIRECTIONS HERE, YOU WILL LOSE SERVICE ON YOUR WAY.

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View of the Needles (Tent Site)

95%

(171)

Tent site · Sleeps 6

ABOUT OUR CAMPGROUND and LOCATION: The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, (not anywhere near the Island in the Sky) visitors center is only 1.5 miles away. We are approximately 1.5 hours from Arches and approximately 2 hours from Island in the Sky. YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN SITE UPON CHECK-IN with a beautiful wide open view of the Needles "hoodoo" rocks with the park only a stone's throw away. All guests must check in at the store. If you will be staying during the months of June, July, August, September and want more shade book the small group site where there are very old beautiful Juniper trees. If you would like a cozy, warm stay during the cooler months, check out the glamping tents on our property. There is a bathhouse with warm showers and flush toilets. ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 5PM to keep your reservation. WHAT TO EXPECT: This IS the Wild, Rustic, Dirty Desert, not for Everyone. This is Camping & keep in mind this is a rugged camping experience not for the faint at heart. The desert is Hot in the summer and cold in the winter, the weather is Unpredictable and you May experience our Wild storms...Monsoon season runs from July-August which is amazing if you are into photography. Be sure to bring proper gear for the rain (if we get any). You may hear coyotes, see spiders, experience the annoying desert gnats at certain times of the day during the hotter summer season. You will want to bring bug spray, but if you forgot we do sell it in our camp store. If you stay with us you will get the experience of desert camping, wild, raw and rugged. It is an amazing experience to be had, with beautiful views and the feeling of freedom that is hard to find in more civilized and populated locations. The rocks nearby are kid friendly, great for climbing and taking amazing photos of our fantastic views and gorgeous sunsets. BATHHOUSE :There is a Bathhouse with Showers and Flush Toilets. Showers are with a token and must be purchased during store hours. The bathhouse is shared with other campers and gets dirty. We are surrounded by red dirt. Toilets get clogged, it sometimes happens in public bathrooms. It is cleaned everyday. The bathhouse is under renovation but still fully operational. ABOUT THE AREA :There are several hiking trails in the area as well as bicycling & 4 wheel drive trails on BLM (public land). CONTACTING US: Hipcamp messages, email, and texts are the best way to reach us. We are off the grid with poor cell phone reception. The WRITTEN DIRECTIONS are necessary, you can print them or take a screen shot, and will be at the bottom of your confirmation screen from hipcamp directly.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Picnic table

RV/tent sites

1 site

Small Group Site at the Rocks

96%

(34)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 35 ft

This charming group site is nested up against the red sandstone rock wall that encompasses our entire campground. If privacy is what you desire then this is the best site to book. If you have friends or family (12 guests maximum total) joining you then this site assures you will be all together with out having to book multiple sites. We don't have many trees out here in the desert but this site has a small grove of the deserts' aromatic juniper trees providing plenty of shade if you are here in the warmer months and it offers a little protection from the winds during the change of seasons. ABOUT OUR CAMPGROUND and LOCATION: The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, (not anywhere near the Island in the Sky) visitors center is only 1.5 miles away. Hikes into the Needles are less than a 10 minute drive. This section of the park is a hikers paradise, what we call the "quiet side", underrated, inherently and beautifully primitive. A place to be treasured. We are approximately 1.5 hours from Arches and approximately 2 hours from Island in the Sky. There is a bathhouse with warm showers and flush toilets. ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 5PM to keep your reservation. SITE SPECIFICS: This small group site is for those who want a gathering of family members, friends or small events. This site will fit 6 tents or 3 rv vehicles, or any combination of such with 10 guests total, This a quiet escape for those who want to experience the serenity of the outdoors yet with the comfort of a few amenities nearby. This is a beautiful space with several Juniper trees providing an adequate amount of shade along the base of the red rock formation. WHAT TO EXPECT: There are several hiking trails in the area as well as bicycling & 4 wheel drive trails on BLM (public land). This IS the Wild, Rustic, Dirty Desert, not for Everyone. This is Camping and keep in mind this is a rugged camping experience not for the faint at heart. The desert is Hot in the summer and cold in the winter, the weather is Unpredictable and you May experience our Wild storms...Monsoon season runs from July-August which is amazing if you are into photography. Be sure to bring proper gear for the rain (if we get any). You may hear coyotes, see spiders, experience the annoying desert gnats at certain times of the day during the hotter summer season. You will want to bring bug spray, but if you forgot we do sell it in our camp store. If you stay with us you will get the experience of desert camping, wild, raw and rugged. It is an amazing experience to be had, with beautiful views and the feeling of freedom that is hard to find in more civilized and populated locations. The rocks nearby are kid friendly, great for climbing and taking amazing photos of our fantastic views and gorgeous sunsets. BATHHOUSE: There is a Bathhouse with Showers and Flush Toilets. Showers are with a Token and must be purchased during store hours. The bathhouse is shared with other campers and gets dirty. We are surrounded by red dirt. Toilets get clogged, this happens in public bathrooms. It is cleaned everyday. The bathhouse is operational while under construction. CONTACTING US :Hipcamp messages are the best way to reach us. We are off the grid with poor cell phone reception. We are not reachable by phone. Text messages are usually returned within 12 hours, please note during open hours you may not get an immediate response. TAKE A SCREEN SHOT of the written directions here, (scroll past to the bottom of your confirmation page that comes directly from hipcamp, not this message). YOU WILL LOSE SERVICE ON YOUR WAY.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

RV-only sites (dispersed)

1 site

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View of the Needles Campsites (RV)

94%

(926)

Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 40 ft

ABOUT OUR CAMPGROUND and LOCATION: The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, (not anywhere near the Island in the Sky) visitors center is only 1.5 miles away. We are approximately 1.5 hours from Arches and approximately 2 hours from Island in the Sky. YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN SITE UPON CHECK-IN with a beautiful wide open view of the Needles "hoodoo" rocks with the park only a stone's throw away. All guests must check in at the store. If you will be staying during the months of June, July, August, September and want more shade book the small group site where there are very oldtiful Juniper trees. If you would like a cozy, warm stay during the cooler months, check out the glamping tents on our property. There is a bathhouse with warm showers and flush toilets. ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 5PM to keep your reservation. WHAT TO EXPECT: This IS the Wild, Rustic, Dirty Desert, not for Everyone. This is Camping & keep in mind this is a rugged camping experience not for the faint at heart. The desert is Hot in the summer and cold in the winter, the weather is Unpredictable and you May experience our Wild storms...Monsoon season runs from July-August which is amazing if you are into photography. Be sure to bring proper gear for the rain (if we get any). You may hear coyotes, see spiders, experience the annoying desert gnats at certain times of the day during the hotter summer season. You will want to bring bug spray, but if you forgot we do sell it in our camp store. If you stay with us you will get the experience of desert camping, wild, raw and rugged. It is an amazing experience to be had, with beautiful views and the feeling of freedom that is hard to find in more civilized and populated locations. The rocks nearby are kid friendly, great for climbing and taking amazing photos of our fantastic views and gorgeous sunsets. BATHHOUSE :There is a Bathhouse with Showers and Flush Toilets. Showers are with a token and must be purchased during store hours. The bathhouse is shared with other campers and gets dirty. We are surrounded by red dirt. Toilets get clogged, it sometimes happens in public bathrooms. It is cleaned everyday. The bathhouse is under renovation but still fully operational. ABOUT THE AREA :There are several hiking trails in the area as well as bicycling & 4 wheel drive trails on BLM (public land). CONTACTING US: Hipcamp messages, email, and texts are the best way to reach us. We are off the grid with poor cell phone reception. The WRITTEN DIRECTIONS are necessary, you can print them or take a screen shot, and will be at the bottom of your confirmation screen from hipcamp directly.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Lodging

3 sites

Tipi at the Rocks

85%

(93)

Canvas tent · Sleeps 6

ABOUT OUR CAMPGROUND and LOCATION: The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, (not anywhere near the Island in the Sky) visitors center is only 1.5 miles away. We are approximately 1.5 hours from Arches and approximately 2 hours from Island in the Sky. There is a bathhouse with warm showers and flush toilets. ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 5PM to keep your reservation. SITE SPECIFICS: Stay in our tipi located at the base of the red rock amphitheater in our peaceful little rustic campground. This tipi comfortably sleeps 6 people. This listing is an open top, dirt floor shelter only priced about $12 more than a regular empty tent/rv pad where you can set up your own tent. You will need to bring your own sleeping bags appropriate for the weather. Bring a shade shelter for the warmer season, or rent one from our little general/camp store. WHAT TO EXPECT: There are several hiking trails in the area as well as bicycling & 4 wheel drive trails on BLM (public land). This IS the Wild, Rustic, Dirty Desert, not for Everyone. This is Camping and keep in mind this is a rugged camping experience not for the faint at heart. The desert is Hot in the summer and cold in the winter, the weather is Unpredictable and you May experience our Wild storms...Monsoon season runs from July-August which is amazing if you are into photography. Be sure to bring proper gear for the rain (if we get any). You may hear coyotes, see spiders, experience the annoying desert gnats at certain times of the day during the hotter summer season. You will want to bring bug spray, but if you forgot we do sell it in our camp store. If you stay with us you will get the experience of desert camping, wild, raw and rugged. It is an amazing experience to be had, with beautiful views and the feeling of freedom that is hard to find in more civilized and populated locations. The rocks nearby are kid friendly, great for climbing and taking amazing photos of our fantastic views and gorgeous sunsets. BATHHOUSE: There is a Bathhouse with Showers and Flush Toilets. Showers are with a Token and must be purchased during store hours. The bathhouse is shared with other campers and gets dirty. We are surrounded by red dirt. Toilets get clogged, this happens in public bathrooms. It is cleaned everyday. The bathhouse is operational while under construction. CONTACTING US :Hipcamp messages are the best way to reach us. We are off the grid with poor cell phone reception. We are not reachable by phone. Text messages are usually returned within 12 hours, please note during open hours you may not get an immediate response. TAKE A SCREEN SHOT of the written directions here, (scroll past to the bottom of your confirmation page that comes directly from hipcamp, not this message). YOU WILL LOSE SERVICE ON YOUR WAY.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Picnic table

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Tentsile - Tree House Tent

98%

(84)

Quirky · Sleeps 3

This is one of the absolute best sites in the summer, providing lots of shade amongst the grove of beautiful Juniper trees. The tentsile is a fun, unique camping experience in a tent strapped taut amongst the beautiful, ancient Juniper trees nested up against the base of the red rocks that tower above the campground holding little secrets of the past. ABOUT OUR CAMPGROUND and LOCATION: The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, (not anywhere near the Island in the Sky) visitors center is only 1.5 miles away. We are 2 HOURS from ARCHES and approximately 2.5 HOURS from ISLAND IN THE SKY. You do not need 4wd to get to our place. There is a bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets. SITE SPECIFIC: You may have seen this on Pinterest, other places online or hanging inside an REI store & always wanted to try it out, this is your opportunity to do so without making the expensive purchase yourself. The tentsile is a very cool experience to be had!! It is spacious & allows for 2 adults possibly 3 comfortably if small enough. There are little cubbies inside to hold your belongings and shoe nets hanging under the tent keeping them out of the weather. It will give you a unique, exciting experience & a more comfortable nights sleep up off the hard ground. It holds up to 880lbs. This tent is strapped up taut and has buoyancy making it feel as though you are sleeping on a cross between a trampoline and a hammock. This site is not for everyone, it still flexes a little and may not be good for those with back issues. The site is set up to be cozy, romantic & fairly private with led solar string lighting & a lit pathway. Check out this YouTube video for a quick overview, copy this title; Tentsile Stingray 3 Person Tree Tent WHAT TO EXPECT: There are several hiking trails in the area as well as bicycling & 4 wheel drive trails on BLM (public land). This IS the Wild, Rustic, Dirty Desert, not for Everyone. This is Camping and keep in mind this is a rugged camping experience not for the faint at heart. The desert is HOT in the summer and cold in the winter, the weather is Unpredictable and you May experience our Wild storms...Monsoon season runs from July-August which is amazing if you are into photography. Be sure to bring proper gear for the rain (if we get any). You may hear coyotes, see spiders, experience the annoying desert gnats at certain times of the day during the hotter summer season. You will want to bring bug spray, but if you forgot we do sell it in our camp store. If you stay with us you will get the experience of desert camping, wild, raw and rugged. It is an amazing experience to be had, with beautiful views and the feeling of freedom that is hard to find in more civilized and populated locations. The rocks nearby are kid friendly, great for climbing and taking amazing photos of our fantastic views and gorgeous sunsets. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE LISTING BEFORE BOOKING, Most of your questions can be answered this way and you will know what to expect. Be sure to read all the rules upon booking. ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 5PM to keep your reservation. PREPARE FOR THE WEATHER:Please do your own research for the expected temperatures here and bring proper gear. This tent gets cold at night in the spring and fall. Bring extra blankets or sleeping bags, if you get here and it's cooler than expected please ask and we would be happy to loan you blankets or rent out or warmer sleeping bags. BATHHOUSE:There is a Bathhouse with Showers and Flush Toilets. Showers are with a Token and must be purchased during store hours. The bathhouse is about one minute of a walk away & is shared with other campers and gets dirty. We are surrounded by red dirt. Toilets get clogged, it happens in any public bathroom. It is cleaned daily. CONTACTING US :Hipcamp messages are the best way to reach us. We are off the grid with poor cell phone reception. We are not reachable by phone. Text messages are usually returned within 12 hours, please note during open hours you may not get an immediate response. TAKE A SCREEN SHOT of the written directions here, (scroll past to the bottom of your confirmation page that comes directly from hipcamp, not this message).YOU WILL LOSE SERVICE ON YOUR WAY.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

No pets

Showers

Picnic table

Sky Dancers Den

97%

(48)

Canvas tent · Sleeps 3 · 1 bed

ABOUT OUR CAMPGROUND and LOCATION: The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, (not anywhere near the Island in the Sky) visitors center is only 1.5 miles away. We are approximately 1.5 hours from Arches and approximately 2 hours from Island in the Sky. There is a bathhouse with warm showers and flush toilets. ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 5PM to keep your reservation. SITE SPECIFIC: This tent is equipped with a very comfortable made up queen sized bed. There is storage chest inside provided with cookware, dishes & utensils. You can cook on the cowboy camp stove which includes a cooking grate as well. Lay out under the dark sky on the large outdoor star gazing couch, and enjoy the romantic ambiance of the fairy lighting inside and outside of the tent. WHAT TO EXPECT: There are several hiking trails in the area as well as bicycling & 4 wheel drive trails on BLM (public land). This IS the Wild, Rustic, Dirty Desert, not for Everyone. This is Camping and keep in mind this is a rugged camping experience not for the faint at heart. The desert is Hot in the summer and cold in the winter, the weather is Unpredictable and you May experience our Wild storms...Monsoon season runs from July-August which is amazing if you are into photography. Be sure to bring proper gear for the rain (if we get any). You may hear coyotes, see spiders, experience the annoying desert gnats at certain times of the day during the hotter summer season. You will want to bring bug spray, but if you forgot we do sell it in our camp store. If you stay with us you will get the experience of desert camping, wild, raw and rugged. It is an amazing experience to be had, with beautiful views and the feeling of freedom that is hard to find in more civilized and populated locations. The rocks nearby are kid friendly, great for climbing and taking amazing photos of our fantastic views and gorgeous sunsets. BATHHOUSE: There is a Bathhouse with Showers and Flush Toilets. Showers are with a Token and must be purchased during store hours. The bathhouse is shared with other campers and gets dirty. We are surrounded by red dirt. Toilets get clogged, this happens in public bathrooms. It is cleaned everyday. The bathhouse is operational while under construction. CONTACTING US :Hipcamp messages are the best way to reach us. We are off the grid with poor cell phone reception. We are not reachable by phone. Text messages are usually returned within 12 hours, please note during open hours you may not get an immediate response. TAKE A SCREEN SHOT of the written directions here, (scroll past to the bottom of your confirmation page that comes directly from hipcamp, not this message).YOU WILL LOSE SERVICE ON YOUR WAY.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

No pets

Showers

Picnic table

Reviews

94% Recommend1594 ratings · 1203 reviews

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· September 2026

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Small Group Site at the Rocks

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View of the Needles Campsites (RV)

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Tipi at the Rocks

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