What can i do at the needles visitor center? The Needles Visitor Center is open daily, spring through fall. Hours vary by season. Features include: exhibits, book and map sales, backcountry permits, picnic area, general information, wireless internet, and park rangers on duty. You can also watch a park orientation video. Water is available at the visitor center year-round.What is needles ca known for? It is considered the "Gateway to the Colorado River" for California travelers and welcomes out of state visitors into the “Golden State” who travel Interstate 40. Needles has a rich and colorful history with the fabled Route 66 (the "Mother Road") running through downtown.How to get to the needles in moab utah? Location. On US 191, drive 40 miles (60 km) south of Moab or 14 miles (22 km) north of Monticello, then take UT 211 roughly 35 miles (56 km) west. UT 211 ends in The Needles, and is the only paved road leading in and out of the area. We strongly recommend using a map to reach The Needles. GPS units frequently lead people astray.