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The Needles Outpost Campground

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1113 reviews

· Monticello, San Juan, Utah

300 acres hosted by Amber S.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 12 RV sites · 12 tent sites

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. 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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Sky Dancers Den

97% (43)

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.

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View of the Needles Campsites (RV)

94% (882)

Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 12 m

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.

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Small Group Site at the Rocks

95% (30)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 12 · Vehicles under 10 m

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.

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View of the Needles (Tent Site)

95% (99)

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.

Reviews

94% Recommend1467 ratings · 1113 reviews

The Needles Outpost is a campground that promises stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for those looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle. Reviewers consistently praised the location's proximity to the Canyonlands Needles District and the calm, serene environment. Hosts Amber and Caleb were highlighted for their friendliness and helpfulness, adding a welcoming touch to the stay. The cleanliness of the facilities, including showers and toilets, was appreciated, although there were a few mentions of room for improvement in the men's bathroom.

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Hatice Safak B.

11 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent ·

View of the Needles (Tent Site)

Wonderful place with amazing views. Clean toilets and showers in the middle of the nothing! Amber was a great host.

Enekus M.

4 reviews

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· May 2025

Deep into the dessert

Tent ·

View of the Needles (Tent Site)

If you want to have a true Utah dessert experience, this is the right spot for you. The night is quiet and clean and the silence overwhelmingly pleasent. Amber and Caleb were super nice and always eager to help. The only think we regret is not spending more time there and try Caleb's speciality: spanish pork cuisine ;). Definitely will repeat if coming back to the state!

K

Kathleen H.

9 reviews

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· May 2025

Peaceful, calm, beauty all around

6 m campervan ·

View of the Needles Campsites (RV)

Cannot say enough good about Amber and the Needles Outpost. From her first words, "Welcome to Hipcamp!", to our sweet, shady campsite among the trees near the cliffs, to the night sky, it was fabulous. Amber creates a peaceful, calm atmosphere where everyone can enjoy the beauty of this special place. Even campers' dogs were quiet and calm! We met campers from around the world, were super close to Needles (views, hikes) and Amber had suggestions for spots and hikes to check out. I highly recommend!

B

Barbara S.

3 reviews

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· May 2025

Camping in the red rocks

6 m Class B · With pets ·

View of the Needles Campsites (RV)

Spectacular location! Awesome camping sights. Nestled into the red rocks! A little store with wonderful snacks and some necessities and all right next to fantastic hiking at canyonlands needles!

J

Josiah B.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Highly Recommend

Tent ·

View of the Needles (Tent Site)

I can’t recommend this spot enough. It’s crazy close to Needles District, and the hosts are wonderful. For the price, you’re not going to find anything nearly as nice for camping. Showers are a treat, even if water restrictions make them short.