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NRSO |
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The Needles Campground is located deep within the southern portion of beautiful Canyonlands National Park in southeaster Utah, at an elevation of approximately 4,9000. You may book campsites up to six months in advance for dates within the peak season. There are three group sites. The Squaw Flat group site is situated in the main part of the campground, and the Wooden Shoe and Split Top group sites are in separate areas of the district, isolated from other campsites. The district is 75 miles from Moab, Utah, and 50 miles from Monticello, Utah. |
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On US Highway 191, drive 40 miles (60 km) south of Moab or 14 miles (22 km) north of Monticello, then take Utah Highway 211 roughly 35 miles (56 km) west. Highway 211 ends in the Needles, and is the only paved road leading in and out of the district. |
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A seasonal campground host (spring and fall) is located in Loop A of the main campground. Flush toilets in Loop A and non-flush toilets at the Wooden Shoe and Split Top group sites are provided. Drinking water, picnic tables and fire rings are provided. The park does not have dump stations, or electric, water, or sewer hook-ups for RVs. There are also no showers. |
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Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground |
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72489 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72489&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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You may book Needles District Group campsites up to six months in advance for dates within the peak season. Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Southeastern Utah offers breathtaking scenery, hiking, road and mountain biking opportunities, rafting and scenic driving routes. Arches National Park, the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park are within a 45-minute drive of Moab. Moab offers numerous restaurants, shops and museums. The desert around Moab is a mountain biker's dream, with hundreds of miles of slickrock and single-track trails for all riding abilities. |
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The campsites contain stands of Utah juniper and pinyon pine. Flowering prickly pear cacti, yucca and other desert wildflowers dot the landscape in the spring, offering vivid color to the surrounding red rock desert. The Needles District forms the southeast corner of Canyonlands National Park and was named for the colorful spires of Cedar Mesa Sandstone that dominate the area. The park is within an arid, high desert environment with hot summers and cold winters. |
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The district's extensive trail system provides many opportunities for short to long day hikes and overnight trips. Foot trails and four-wheel-drive roads lead to such features as Confluence Overlook, Elephant Hill, the Joint Trail, and Chesler Park. |