RV rental Canyonlands National Park, UT: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

If you’re planning a Canyonlands National Park RV camping adventure, it can be difficult to know where to start. Happily, the Green and Colorado Rivers have done some of the hard work for you by dividing the park up into four distinct areas: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and The Rivers. Island in the Sky is the easiest to access, but it’s also the busiest. This spectacular mesa is the place to go if you want to enjoy uninterrupted views of the beautiful surrounding landscape. Standing some 1,000 feet high, it’s the perfect place to begin your Canyonlands National Park camping experience. The scenic drive here offers several pullouts where you can stop and enjoy the views, as well as easy access to backcountry hiking trails and 4WD routes. If you’re keen to escape the crowds, The Needles will be next on your must-visit list. Located in the park’s southeastern corner, this area is named after the vibrant sandstone spires that rise skywards in this section of the park. There are several excellent hiking trails here — the seven-mile Big Spring to Squaw Canyon is a favorite — as well as the chance to explore historic rock paintings. Located in the western area of Canyonlands National Park, The Maze is a remote section only suitable for skilled travelers. The roads in this part of the park are also quite rough, so it’s only suited to expert off-roaders in adequately equipped vehicles. The fourth and final park district is made up by the Green and Colorado Rivers. These rivers wind their way through the park and are responsible for much of the spectacular terrain in Canyonlands, so it’s well worth getting out on the water during your visit. There are guided river trips ranging in length from half a day to a full week, while Cataract Canyon is a popular spot with whitewater rafting enthusiasts.