Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground vs Hamburger Rock Campground: side-by-side comparison
National park campground vs BLM / Forest Service site · 30.2 vs 27.1 mi from downtown Moab (straight-line).
National park campground vs BLM / Forest Service site. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground | Hamburger Rock Campground |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | National Park Service (Canyonlands National Park, The Needles) | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 5.0 (244 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 5.0 (5 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Some individual sites (Loop B) reservable in spring and fall on Recreation.gov; first come, first served at other times (NPS) | First come, first served — pay on site (listing) |
| Official fees | $20 per night, individual site (26 sites) (NPS) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $15/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Vehicles over 25 ft total length may have difficulty reaching the park and parking inside (NPS); Longest RV site listed: 28 ft (7 of 7 RV sites list a length) (listing) | 10 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 0 pull-through, 17 back-in (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 25 paved site driveways (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Water | Potable water seasonal (NPS); Water at 22 sites (listing) | Water at 10 sites (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | No cell reception (NPS campground listing) (NPS); Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (86 reports), T-Mobile 0 (51 reports), AT&T 1 (41 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (2 reports), T-Mobile 1 (2 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 24 of 24 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Stay limits | 7 nights max (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Getting there | About 1.5 hours' drive from Moab via UT-211 (Recreation.gov); 30.2 mi from downtown Moab · 20.4 mi to Canyonlands National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 27.1 mi from downtown Moab · 20.2 mi to Canyonlands National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground or Hamburger Rock Campground?
Hamburger Rock Campground is closer: 27.1 miles from downtown Moab versus 30.2 miles for Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground and Hamburger Rock Campground?
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground: Some individual sites (Loop B) reservable in spring and fall on Recreation.gov; first come, first served at other times (NPS). Hamburger Rock Campground: First come, first served — pay on site (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Hamburger Rock Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground vs Hamburger Rock Campground?
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground: Vehicles over 25 ft total length may have difficulty reaching the park and parking inside (NPS); Longest RV site listed: 28 ft (7 of 7 RV sites list a length) (listing). Hamburger Rock Campground: 10 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground and Hamburger Rock Campground?
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground: Potable water seasonal (NPS); Water at 22 sites (listing). Hamburger Rock Campground: Water at 10 sites (listing).
Is there cell service at Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground or Hamburger Rock Campground?
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground: No cell reception (NPS campground listing) (NPS); Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (86 reports), T-Mobile 0 (51 reports), AT&T 1 (41 reports) (listing). Hamburger Rock Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (2 reports), T-Mobile 1 (2 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground and Hamburger Rock Campground?
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground is rated 5.0 from 244 reviews on Recreation.gov; Hamburger Rock Campground is rated 5.0 from 5 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- Hamburger Rock Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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