South Needles WSA

About South Needles WSA

The terrain in this WSA consists of sloping slickrock that drains northeastward and low benches.The unit is very scenic. Red and buff spires, knobs, and buttes contrast with green vegetationand blue sky. The highly eroded sandstone features, including numerous pinnacles and the VanhemertArch, provide for geologic study and viewing. The entire WSA is rated outstanding for scenic quality

How to Get There

To access South Needles WSA, one must hike from either Canyonlands National Park or Butler Wash WSA; there is no nearby road access. The Salt Creek Trailhead, House Park and Bobby's Hole provide access to the Butler Wash WSA. From Monticello, drive north on Highway 191 for 14.4 miles. Turn left (west) onto UT-211 and travel approximately 20.2 miles. At the Cottonwood Creek Recreation site, turn left (south) onto Beef Basin Road (B107). Continue approximately 17 miles to the Salt Creek Trailhead. To reach the western portion of Butler Wash WSA, continue another 7.8 miles past the Salt Creek Trailhead on the Elk Ridge Road Scenic Byway and then turn right (north) onto FR 0093/B119 toward House Park/Bobby's Hole.

Plan Your Visit to South Needles WSA

Heading to South Needles WSA? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)