The Needles campground reservations at Canyonlands: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

The Needles campground reservations (seasonal booking window)

Exact conditions

Status: Not required; the stated access rule still applies
Applies to: overnight guests
Place or corridor: The Needles campground; group campsites
Effective dates: March 15, 2026 through November 15, 2026
Published fee: $20
Release model: on sale now

Fee detail: The Needles $20 nightly; Island in the Sky $15 nightly; group sites $70-$225 depending on size, per the Fees & Passes page.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Needles Campground Reservations. To make a reservation, visit Recreation.gov, or call 877-444-6777, 877-833-6777 (TDD), or +1 518-885-3639 (International).

Permits & Reservations - Canyonlands National Park