Canyonlands National Park - Needles 4WD Roads

Salt Creek Road
The Salt Creek Road in the Needles District remains closed to vehicles beyond Peekaboo.

Drive Carefully!
Towing charges are very expensive. Visitors caught in the backcountry with disabled vehicles can expect towing fees in excess of $1,000.

All vehicles and bikes must remain on designated roads. Motorbikes and vehicles must be street legal and operated by a licensed driver. ATVs are not permitted. Roads may close intermittently due to poor driving conditions or weather.

Elephant Hill
One of the most technical four-wheel-drive roads in Utah, Elephant Hill presents drivers with steep grades, loose rock, stair-step drops, tight turns and backing. This is also difficult mountain biking terrain. Over the hill, equally challenging roads lead to various features, as well as to BLM lands south of the park. No water is available at the campsites, but vault toilets are provided at all camping areas except New Bates Wilson. Groups camping at New Bates Wilson must bring their own toilet.

Horse Canyon / Peekaboo
Permit required for day and overnight use. Roads travel along canyon bottoms where deep sand, deep water and quicksand are common. Too sandy for mountain bikes. At Peekaboo, vehicle campsites are available and prehistoric rock art may be seen. Horse Canyon road leads to several arches and Tower Ruin. The old road to Angel Arch is currently closed to motor vehicles.

Backcountry Vehicle Campsites
Each campsite will accommodate up to 10 people and 3 vehicles. Vault toilets are provided, except at New Bates Wilson where groups must provide their own.