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The Needles Outpost Campground

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· Monticello, San Juan, Utah
100 acres hosted by Amber S.
2 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site · 12 RV sites · 12 tent sites
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Near Canyonlands National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Needles.
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Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
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. 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.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Off-roading (OHV)
Climbing
Natural features
Cave
Desert
River, stream, or creek
Canyon
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1373 ratings · 1042 reviews
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Anna H.recommends
August 14, 2024
View of the Needles Campsites (RV)
This Hipcamp site is really beautiful; amazing views and good facilities. Very helpful staff. Quiet unique location next to the national parks and walking trails.
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Steven B.recommends
August 10, 2024
View of the Needles (Tent Site)
Fantastic spot to camp and great basecamp for the nearby national parks. Bring plenty of drinking water and enjoy the stunning night sky.
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Liesl A.recommends
August 7, 2024
Tentsile - Tree House Tent
Surely would go back!
Beautiful surroundings, with the ability to climb and scramble the boulders. The area is remote and the sites are nicely spaced apart , but the ability to have bathrooms and a shower facility was such gift.
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Alexandra D.recommends
August 4, 2024
View of the Needles (Tent Site)
Awesome spot
Super cool spot just outside of the needles, a great home base!
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Britney S.recommends
July 31, 2024
View of the Needles (Tent Site)
Amazing View
It’s a simple set up but the views/landscape and Amber’s hospitality made it feel super fancy and extraordinary. The camp sites are nicely spaced a part. Each site has its own private nook in the rocks and landscape that makes you feel like you’re the only one there. I can’t wait to come back again with the rest of my family for a longer stay! ❤️
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Avery L.recommends
July 25, 2024
View of the Needles (Tent Site)
Best place I’ve ever been
Amber was an excellent host. This is a great place to camp if you’re looking to be extremely close to both the needles district of canyonlands and an outpost. Campsite #23 is ideal because there is a plastic picnic table (the wooden one gave my partner many splinters lol) and trees that provide necessary shade especially in the summer. Try to fuel up and stock up on water before entering the park - although there is gas and water available at the outpost. It gets windy in the afternoon so make sure your tent is weather proof and anchored by rocks. I’d definitely stay here again, although probably not in July. The heat was very intense, but we embraced the challenge. I really can’t stop thinking about this dang park.
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Monticello , San Juan, Utah, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Timpanogos, Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Amber S.

Joined in September 2017
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