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The Needles Outpost Campground

Hosted by Amber · Monticello, Utah
26 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 300 acres
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1212 reviews
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Near Canyonlands National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Needles.
Amazing views
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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)

96%
(178)
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
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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)

12 sites
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View of the Needles Campsites (RV)

94%
(930)
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

1 site
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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%· 1.6K reviews

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  • Review summary

    Generated from real Hipcamper reviews

    Needles Outpost offers a serene camping experience with its stunning views and proximity to Canyonlands National Park. Campers frequently praised the welcoming hosts, Amber and Caleb, and their friendly animals, Cocoa the dog and Needles the cat. Many visitors appreciated the peacefulness of the location and the amazing stargazing opportunities. While some noted that the bathhouse facilities could use an upgrade, the overall cleanliness and the unique charm of the place left a positive impression.

  • Vincent L.

    Tent camped at View of the Needles (Tent Site), Oct 2026.

    Recommends

    Super easy to get to and great sites all around the property. Right next to the entrance to the Needles side of Canyonlands. Great views from the campsite and even better star gazing!

  • Ronald B.

    Tent camped at View of the Needles (Tent Site) with pets, Oct 2026.

    Recommends

    I really like this campsite. Very quiet and relaxing. The view with sunset is also very beautiful.

  • Bill M.

    Camped in a 16 ft travel trailer at View of the Needles Campsites (RV), Oct 2026.

    Recommends

    As described, this was desert camping. Beautiful, dramatic views of mesas and rock formations. Our campsite backed against an intriguing red rock wall that glowed in the evening and radiated warmth until after dark. Sites were far enough apart to lend a sense of privacy. We noticed that visitors really respected the campground “rules” around quiet hours and limited use of lights at night, respecting the dark sky policy. Amber and Caleb were extremely friendly and gave us lots of ideas for day trips. Canyonlands, Needles District, was much quieter than the more popular Bryce and Zion where it was hard to get away from the crowds at this time of year. We shall return to Needles Outpost!

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Amenities

  • Fire pitsPrivate fire pit at each site
  • Flush toilets
  • ShowersHot water
  • Picnic tables
  • Wifi
  • Trash disposalTrash bin
  • Cooking equipmentAt some sites · Private, Grill over firepit
  • No potable water
  • No electricity hookup
  • No water hookup
  • No laundry
  • No hot tub
  • No playground

Things to know

  • 2WD accessiblePark at your site.
  • Pet-friendly at some sitesOn leash.
  • Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
  • Check-in processYou'll meet and greet with your host Amber upon arrival.
  • Cancellation policy50% refund up until 30 days before check in time starts.
  • Check-in and check-outCheck-in times vary by site (from 11am). Check-out times vary by site.
  • Booking windowBook from 1 day to 6 months ahead. Stay up to 20 nights depending on the site.

Location

Monticello , San Juan, Utah, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Amber S.Joined September 2017100% response rateResponds within 5 hours

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