Chesler Park Loop
Itinerary
Needles Campground Trailhead
8.9 mi • 1,300 ft gain
Chesler Park 1-5
6 mi • 500 ft gain
Needles Campground Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Canyonlands National Park Overnight Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Mar 10 – Jun 9
Limited number of permits available.2 options
A
Online reservations
| Opens | Nov 10, 2023 | 8 AM MST |
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| Closes | 2 days ahead | 11:59 PM MT |
Passed Advance release: Nov 10, 2023 at 8 AM MST
B
In-person reservations
| Opens | 1 day ahead | 8 AM MT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 2:30 PM MDT |
No additional permits released
Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Canyonlands National Park Overnight Backcountry Permit application:
| Entry Point | Needles Campground Trailhead (The Needles) |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Needles Campground Trailhead (The Needles) |