You can reserve sites at this 26-site campground 3 miles west of the Needles Visitor Center between mid-March and June, and September and October (the rest of the year it's first-come, first-served). It has flush toilets and running water, but no showers and no hookups. Opt for side A, where many sites (12 and 14, for example) are shaded by juniper trees and cliffs. Maximum allowable RV length is 28ft.
Needles Campground
Southeastern Utah
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