Squaw Flat Campground in the Needles District Squaw Flat

Located in the Needles District, Squaw Flat Campground is an ideal base camp for day hikes to popular destinations like Chesler Park, Druid Arch and the Joint Trail. There are 26 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bathrooms, fire grates, picnic tables, tent pads and water available year-round. Group size limit is 10 people and 2 vehicles. Maximum RV length is 28 feet. Squaw Flat typically fills every day from late March through June and again from early September to mid-October.

Sites at Squaw Flat Campground are $15 per night. All sites are first-come, first-served.

Willow Flat

Located at the Island in the Sky, the Willow Flat Campground is a short walk from one of the finest sunset spots in the park: Green River Overlook. Twelve sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sites include picnic tables, fire grates and vault toilets. No water. Maximum RV length is 28 feet. Group size limit is 10 people and 2 vehicles. Willow Flat typically fills every day from late March through June and again from early September to mid-October.

At the Island in the Sky, sites at Willow Flat Campground are $10 per night.

Group Sites

The Needles District offers three campsites for groups of 11 or more people which may be reserved in advance. The Squaw Flat Group Site can hold up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. The Wooden Shoe Group Site can hold up to 25 people and 5 vehicles. The Split Top Group Site can hold up to 15 people and 3 vehicles. Nightly fees are $3 per person.

Other Camping Options

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) operates many campgrounds in the Moab area. Some accommodate large groups and may be reserved in advance.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Dead Horse Point Group Area Campground

Mileage:5 mi

Description: Towering 2,000 feet directly above the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point State Park provides a breathtaking panorama of the sculptured pinnacles and buttes of Canyonlands National Park. A new visitor center offers information on the history, geology, and biology of the area. The small and remote, but very popular, campground rests in a beautiful red rock desert environment. There are no showers available and the closest town of Moab is 25 miles away.
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Dead Horse Point State Park Campground

Mileage:5 mi

Description: Towering 2,000 feet directly above the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point State Park provides a breathtaking panorama of the sculptured pinnacles and buttes of Canyonlands National Park. A new visitor center offers information on the history, geology, and biology of the area. The small and remote, but very popular, campground rests in a beautiful red rock desert environment. There are no showers available and the closest town of Moab is 25 miles away.
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Devils Garden Campground

Mileage:25 mi

Description: There are no electric/water/sewer hook-ups at this campground. Potable water is available. Tables and fire rings at each site. Firewood is available at the campground. CAUTION: (Deer/Kit Fox/Ravens, etc) frequent the area. All food must be kept in hard sided containers.
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Warner Lake Campground

Mileage:29 mi

Description: None
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Green River Group Areas Campground

Mileage:40 mi

Description: Green River State Park is an oasis on the banks of the Green River where tall cottonwood trees shade well manicured lawns. The park is a favorite starting point for river trips through Labyrinth and Stillwater canyons and is a good base for seeing much of southeastern Utah. The park offers a beautiful nine-hole golf course along the river. Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef National Parks; Dead Horse Point and Goblin Valley state parks; Lake Powell; the San Rafael Swell; and Horseshoe Canyon, are all within a two-hour drive of the park. drive of the park.
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Green River State Park Campground

Mileage:41 mi

Description: Green River State Park is an oasis on the banks of the Green River where tall cottonwood trees shade well manicured lawns. The park is a favorite starting point for river trips through Labyrinth and Stillwater canyons and is a good base for seeing much of southeastern Utah. The park offers a beautiful nine-hole golf course along the river. Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef National Parks; Dead Horse Point and Goblin Valley state parks; Lake Powell; the San Rafael Swell; and Horseshoe Canyon, are all within a two-hour drive of the park.
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Buckboard Campground

Mileage:44 mi

Description: Located approximately 7 miles west of Monticello, UT in the Abajo Mountains. Campground is situated at an elevation of 8900 feet amid aspen and Gambel oak trees. Summer temperatures range from 75-85 degrees during the day and 50-60 degrees at night. Mule deer, wild turkeys, and black bears frequent the area. There are no hookups, but drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Firewood may be collected in and around the campground. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and riding ATV trails. Other attractions in the area include Canyonlands, Arches, and Mesa Verde National Parks, Dark Canyon Wilderness, Edge of the Cedars State Park, and Lake Powell, as well as numerous archaeological sites.
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Goblin Valley Group Area Campground

Mileage:49 mi

Description: Scores of intricately eroded creatures greet visitors to Goblin Valley. Hike among miles and miles of rock formations. Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will find hundreds of miles of dirt roads to explore in areas surrounding the park. Goblin Valley is a great base camp to explore and hike in the adjacent San Rafael Swell. This remote, but very popular campground offers great access to area recreation. Spring and fall are the best times to visit, due to intense heat during summer months (June through August).
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Goblin Valley State Park Campground

Mileage:49 mi

Description: Scores of intricately eroded creatures greet visitors to Goblin Valley. Hike among miles and miles of rock formations. Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will find hundreds of miles of dirt roads to explore in areas surrounding the park. Goblin Valley is a great base camp to explore and hike in the adjacent San Rafael Swell. This remote, but very popular campground offers great access to area recreation. Spring and fall are the best times to visit, due to intense heat during summer months (June through August).
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Nizhoni Campground

Mileage:49 mi

Description: Located approximately 12 miles north of Blanding, UT at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. Campground is situated at an elevation of 7000 feet amid Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak trees. Summer temperatures range from 80-90 degrees during the day and 55-65 degrees at night. Mule deer, wild turkeys, Abert?s squirrels, and the occasional black bear may be seen in the area. There are no hookups, but drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Firewood may be collected in and around the campground. Popular activities include hiking, wildlife viewing, and touring the Abajo Mountains. Other attractions in the area include Canyonlands, Arches, and Mesa Verde National Parks, Dark Canyon Wilderness, Edge of the Cedars State Park, and Lake Powell, as well as numerous archaeological sites.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"