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Camping, RVs and lodging in Canyonlands

Where to stay in Canyonlands National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

The park service lists 3 campgrounds with 41 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
The Needles Campground 26 Both $20 Yes, up to 28 ft water
Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground 12 First come $15 Yes, up to 28 ft none listed
The Needles District Group Campsites 3 Reservable $90 Yes, up to 25 ft water

RVs and trailers

3 of 3 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 28 feet (The Needles Campground, Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground). 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. None lists a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

2 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 2 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.

What the park says about reservations at The Needles Campground: “You may book individual campsites in Loop B up to six months in advance for nights between March 15 and November 15. Make reservations online here or by calling Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777. Loop A is available first come, first served only. Group sites are open March 15 through November 15. You”

Campfires

  • The Needles Campground: Wood fires in grates only. Wood gathering is prohibited. Do not leave garbage in fire grates. Charcoal cooking fires are allowed in fire pans and grills. Place ashes in fire grates. Properly extinguish all fires.
  • Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground: Wood fires in grates only. Wood gathering is prohibited. You will have to bring your own firewood. You can purchase it outside the park. Do not leave garbage in fire grates. Charcoal cooking fires are allowed in fire pans and grills. Place ashes in fire grates. Properly extinguish all fires.
  • The Needles District Group Campsites: Propane stoves allowed. Wood fires in grates only. Wood gathering is prohibited. Do not leave garbage in fire grates. Charcoal cooking fires are allowed in fire pans and grills. Place ashes in fire grates. Properly extinguish all fires.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins

The park service lists no lodges inside this park. Most visitors stay in nearby towns.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Canyonlands?
3, with 41 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to Canyonlands?
Yes. 3 campgrounds take RVs, up to 28 feet.
Are there hotels or lodges in Canyonlands?
The park service lists none inside the park.