About South Campground (UT)
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Reviews (580)
Review Summary
Blake M
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Nice campground but very inconvenient to have bathroom and water shut off with a full campground of campers
Jon B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Great location in an amazing national park! Bathrooms were clean and water easily available. Proximity to bike path and park were great! Showers would have been great and on site store for things like ice. We found that similar parks like Bryce have lots of services that Zion did not. Overall, loved it and would be back again for longer!
Jelena Č
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
An easily accessible place, the rangers were kind, the area was clean and quiet. There are water outlets on several sites for your campervans.
Louann R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Beautiful backdrop
Jeanne S
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
I really enjoyed my experience at South Campground in Zion National Park. The campground was clean and the sites were spaced far enough apart to provide a sense of privacy. Water sources and restrooms were spaced close enough to all sites. I was impressed with the courtesy of all campers who valued the dark skies and the quiet of the valley.
Savanna S
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Awesome campsite within walking distance from the free shuttle. Each campsite has a fire pit and picnic table. Site 54 has an unbelievable view of towering red cliffs. Very close to restrooms; no noticeable smell or disruption. Elk walked right through our site, it was a great experience.
Gabi F
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Nice setting and all very clean.
Maici Y
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
I signed up for site 128 at the South campground, for which was one of the few tent sites that were a little further out from the other camp sites and did not allow you to park your car next to the camp site. Instead we had assigned parking by the bathroom stall like 300 feet away. I didn’t know this beforehand, so if you have a lot of stuff to set up for, know you’ll be lugging them quite a distance from your car to your campsite. Carrying a heavy cooler that distance was strenuous, especially under the hot heat, and everything else we had too was a trek I personally wished I could’ve avoided. The campsite was good for what it was being clean and having a low fire pit. Caution that because it’s more away from the other campsites, there are no trees or anything to cut the wind that blows in between the mountains. I’m not sure if it was just that night we camped, but the winds were howling and I had a pop up tent that did not hold up well to the raging winds. Because of this, I could not sleep, so we packed up and left at 3am that morning after an unrestful night and did not stick around to sleep our two nights there, and actually ended up cutting our Zion trip short (yes we had to lug all our stuff to our car that seemed so far away at night). The nights before we camped at Zion Ponderosa, and had no problems with wind or our tent. If you don’t mind not being able to park your car next to your campsite with a little walking, and loud strong winds, camp here, otherwise do a different camping site not 120’s. I loved Zion Ponderosa and would definitely check them out if you don’t mind camping at the East end of Zion instead of the South entrance (45 min away)! Zion is impeccably beautiful and stunning! Camping out at our site (128) was a different story, but if I wanted to be camp by the south entrance inside the park and this one was the only available campsite (because these campsites run out quick), I’d choose it still and just be ready
Rajesh B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
It's a very nice camp ground to visitor center
Diane B
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Zion is Zion. Very beautiful, great hikes, you can’t ask for more.
The restrooms at the campground however need serious renovations. Doors which don’t lock, nothing to dry your hands, etc…
Location South Campground (UT)
Address:
State Hwy 9
Springdale, UT, 84767
United States
From Las Vegas, St. George or other points south on Interstate 15: Travel north to Exit 16, towards Hurricane. Follow State Route 9 east for 12 miles (19 km) to La Verkin and turn right to continue on State Route 9 towards Zion National Park. After passing through Springdale, arrive at South Entrance of Zion. Take the second right after the entrance station. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite.
From Salt Lake City, Interstate 70 or other points north on Interstate 15: Travel south to Exit 27, towards Toquerville. In 6.1 miles (15.5 km) turn left onto State Route 9 towards Zion National Park. After passing through Springdale, arrive at South Entrance. Take the second right after the entrance station. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite.
From Grand Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Kanab or other points south on U.S. 89: Travel north to State Route 9. Turn left and follow State Route 9 west for 13 miles (33 km) to the East Entrance of Zion National Park. Continue straight for 12 miles (19 km), then turn left at the sign for South Campground. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite.
From Bryce Canyon National Park, Panguitch or other points north on U.S. 89: Travel south to State Route 9. Turn right and follow State Route 9 west for 13 miles (33 km) to the East Entrance of Zion National Park. Continue straight for 12 miles (19 km), then turn left at the sign for South Campground. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.2017 / -112.986
Elevation: 1197 feet
Policies & Rules
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Photo ID: The primary occupant listed on the camping reservation must present a photo ID upon check-in at Zion National Park campgrounds. The name of the primary occupant cannot be changed once a reservation is made. This rule is in place due to the competitive nature of the location and to prevent visitors from re-selling their site. |
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Entrance fee: Zion National Park collects a separate park entrance. You may pay this fee upon arrival or purchase in advance. The park also honors valid America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes (also known as interagency passes, e.g., Senior, 4th Grade, Military, etc.). Visit the park's Fees & Passes web page for details. |
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Pass Discounts. Lifetime Passes (e.g., Senior, Access, Golden Age Senior and Golden Age Access) may allow a 50% discount off camping. The pass must be present upon check-in with valid ID. The pass only allows a 50% discount on one site (group sites are not discounted). |
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VEHICLE SIZE LIMITS. There are length, height and width limits to drive on Utah State Route 9 between the East Entrance and the campgrounds:• Vehicle Length: Single or combined vehicles over 50 ft. (15 m) long are prohibited from traveling through the park between the East Entrance and the campground. If your total length is greater than 50 ft., you must enter the park through the South Entrance near the town of Springdale.• Vehicle Height Limit: Vehicles taller than 13 ft. (33 m) are prohibited from traveling through the park between the East Entrance and the campground.• Vehicle Width Limit: Vehicles 7'10' (2.4 m) in width or 11'4' (3.4 m) in height or larger require one-lane traffic control through the Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel, located between the east entrance and the campground. Nearly all RVs, trailers, fifth-wheels, dual-wheel trucks and campers require a tunnel escort. Visitors requiring this service must purchase a $15 tunnel permit at the entrance station, valid for two trips through the tunnel for the same vehicle during a 7 day period. The Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel is open for over-sized vehicles from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during peak season with reduced hours during non-peak season. Visit the Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel web page operation hours. |
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Maximum Stay. There is a 14 day maximum stay. |
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Generators. Generators are allowed from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
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No Shower or Laundry Facilities. These amenities can be found in the town of Springdale. |
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Hammocks. Hammocks are only allowed in the footprint of the campsite. If attaching to trees, the tree diameter must be greater than 10 inches (25 cm) and be padded. |
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Tree Tents. Tree Tents are not allowed in Watchman or South Campground. |
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Campfires. Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings. If it is especially dry or windy, Zion may not allow campfires in these rings, either. The park will post any fire restrictions on the Current Conditions page. Campers are responsible for understanding current fire restrictions. Do not leave fires unattended. Extinguish them with water until they are cool to the touch. Wood gathering is prohibited in the park. |
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Food and garbage must be stored properly at all times. Food should be stored inside a vehicle or a lockable hard sided container. Garbage should be secured in the same way or be disposed of in the receptacles provided in the campground. Food is defined as food, drinks, toiletries, cosmetics, pet food and bowls, and any other scented items. Coolers, dirty stoves, grills, non-disposable tableware and cookware must be washed or stored in the same manner as food. Feeding wildlife is strictly prohibited. |
