Canyonlands National Park

Camping in Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands Camping Adventures

This collection features diverse camping options within Canyonlands National Park’s distinct districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, and the remote Maze. It includes developed National Park Service campgrounds like Willow Flat and the Needles District Campground, alongside primitive backcountry sites along the White Rim Road and Salt Creek Canyon. Most remote locations require high-clearance 4WD vehicles and overnight permits, offering direct access to the park’s signature sandstone fins, prehistoric rock art, and deep river canyons.

Canyonlands Camping Adventures — Map

A

Canyonlands Outpost Campground

Private campground located near the entrance to the Needles District. It offers tent sites and RV accommodations with basic amenities outside the park boundaries.

B

Doll House 3 Campsite

Remote backcountry site in the Maze District. Accessible via high-clearance 4WD or by boat from the Colorado River. Requires a permit.

C

Doll House 2 Campsite

Backcountry site in the Maze District near unique sandstone pillars. Requires a permit and a high-clearance 4WD vehicle for access.

D

Doll House 1 Campsite

Backcountry site in the Maze District providing access to the Surprise Valley and Spanish Bottom trails. Requires an overnight permit.

E

Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

Developed National Park Service campground in the Needles District featuring fire rings, picnic tables, and seasonal flush toilets.

F

Willow Flat

Small, developed campground in the Island in the Sky district located near the Green River Overlook. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

G

Lost Canyon Camp Site 1

Backcountry site in the Needles District accessible via a sandy hiking trail through riparian vegetation. Permit required for overnight stays.

H

Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

National Park Service campground in the Needles District with tent and trailer sites near the Chesler Park and Elephant Hill trailheads.

I

White Crack

Isolated backcountry site on the White Rim Road known for views of the Green and Colorado River canyons. Requires 4WD and a permit.

J

SC3

Salt Creek backcountry site in the Needles District. Accessible by 4WD vehicle or hiking; requires a permit.

K

Devils Kitchen

Backcountry site along the Elephant Hill 4WD trail in the Needles District, surrounded by sandstone fins. Permit required.

L

Devils Kitchen

Backcountry camping area in the Needles District accessible via technical 4WD roads. Requires an overnight permit.

M

Hardscrabble A

Backcountry site on the White Rim Road near the Green River. Requires high-clearance 4WD and a permit.

N

Gooseberry B

Backcountry site on the White Rim Road situated on a canyon edge near the Gooseberry trail. Permit and 4WD required.

O

SC2

Backcountry site in Salt Creek Canyon, known for nearby archaeological sites and riparian habitat. Accessible via 4WD or hiking with a permit.

P

SC1

Backcountry site located in the Salt Creek area of the Needles District. Requires a permit and high-clearance 4WD.

Q

Peekaboo

Backcountry site in the Needles District featuring nearby prehistoric rock art. Accessible via a 4WD road or hiking trail with a permit.

R

SC4

Remote backcountry site deep within the Salt Creek canyon system. Requires an overnight permit and high-clearance 4WD.

S

Horsehoof

Very remote backcountry site in the Maze District. Requires a permit and a high-clearance 4WD vehicle for the difficult access route.

T

Murphy Hogback B

Backcountry site situated on a high ridge along the White Rim Road. Requires high-clearance 4WD and an overnight permit.

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