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Canyonlands National Park Needles District GROUP Campsites
UT · Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park Needles District GROUP Campsites is generally lottery-hard to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in April (10/10) and eases to its lowest in June (8/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 1 tent-only sites
- 3 RV sites
- Max RV length 25 ft
Activities: AMPHITHEATER, BACKPACKING, BIKING, CAMPING, EVENING PROGRAMS, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCENIC DRIVE, STAR GAZING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDERNESS
How much does it cost to camp at Canyonlands National Park Needles District GROUP Campsites?
Dutch Oven Group Campsite. 11-20 people, $90. 21-30 people, $135. 31-40 people, $180. 41-50 people, $225. Wooden Shoe Group Campsite. 11-15 people, $70. 16-20 people, $90. 21-25 people, $115. Split Top Group Campsite. 11-15 people, $70.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.