Canyonlands National Park

Campgrounds of Canyonlands

There are two developed campgrounds in Canyonlands National Park. There is one each in the Island in the Sky District and the Needles District. Both are quite small.

Squaw Flat Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 29 sites, $20 per site

calendar Open: All Year

click Reservations: Online at recreation.gov

marker Location: In the Needles District on a side road 4.8 miles from the entrance

drink Amenities: Running water, vault toilets, fire rings and picnic tables

chart Demand: Very high. This campground is in the remote Needles District, but it is quite small. It is nearly always full during peak visitation.

Squaw Flat Campground in Canyonlands National Park in Utah
Squaw Flat Campground in Canyonlands National Park in Utah

Willow Flat Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 12 sites, $15 per site

calendar Open: All Year

click Reservations: No, first come, first served

marker Location: In the Island in the Sky District on a side road 8.7 miles from the entrance

drink Amenities: Vault toilets, fire rings and picnic tables – there is no fresh water

chart Demand: Very high. This campground is in the more popular Island in the Sky District and is very small; it is nearly always full during peak visitation.

Willow Flat Campground in Canyonlands National Park in Utah
Willow Flat Campground in Canyonlands National Park in Utah
Willow Flat Campground in Canyonlands National Park in Utah
Willow Flat Campground in Canyonlands National Park in Utah