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The Needles

Where: Moab, Moab, UT (Grand County)
Indoors or outdoors: Outdoors
Good for: outdoor lovers
Phone: +1 435-719-2313

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The Needles is a remote district in southern Canyonlands National Park, best reached from Moab or Monticello with a drive of roughly an hour to an hour and a half. The area has a campground designed mainly for tents and smaller RVs. Bring all supplies you'll need, as services in this remote location are limited.

Updated October 23, 2026

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The Needles is a remote district located within the southern portion of Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah. The Needles District is 1.25 hours driving time from Monticello, Utah, and 1.5 hours from Moab, Utah, and sits at an elevation of approximately 4,900 feet (1494 m). The Needles Campground offers limited services and is best suited to tents and small, self-contained campers and RVs.

About The Needles

The Needles is a nature area or viewpoint in Moab (Grand County), Utah. It's an outdoor activity. Within 30 miles there are 175 other nature areas and viewpoints, the nearest being Viewpoint 3 (about 0.2 miles). It suits outdoor lovers.