About South Campground (UT)
Number of accommodations: 120
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (2015)
Review Summary
joe c
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Excellent
Kyle M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Great location with beautiful views and in walking distance to the free park shuttles. Would recommend this campsite and plan on reserving here again in the future. It's nice to be able to reserve the campsite less than 2 weeks in advance and use Watchman for reserving more than 2 weeks in advance - seems like a fair balance for the planners/returnees versus the spontaneous/newcomers.
Caleb F
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Awesome views
Laurie M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
We love Zion, even when it's hot. Hike early and then take a chair down by the river to sit in the shade and relax in the heat of the day. Ride the shuttle later in the day to enjoy the Canyon.
Michael C
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Its a great campground but the bathrooms have no air dryers or hand towel dispensers. There is no good way to wash your dishes either.
joe c
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Excellent
Kyle M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Great location with beautiful views and in walking distance to the free park shuttles. Would recommend this campsite and plan on reserving here again in the future. It's nice to be able to reserve the campsite less than 2 weeks in advance and use Watchman for reserving more than 2 weeks in advance - seems like a fair balance for the planners/returnees versus the spontaneous/newcomers.
Caleb F
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Awesome views
Toby C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
The bathrooms are insulting to taxpayers and any guest who ventures through here.
They have running water which is a great amenity for camping but they wont spend a dollar or 5 minutes to fix it up.
The doors are all broken and in extreme disrepair. There are holes I'm the drywall and the windows are haphazardly boarded up. I am absolutely sure it's a health violation of some sort.
I never thought I would get to know what it's like being in prison but when I camp at south I get to use the bathroom in the morning and have any guest lucky enough to venture in get a front row seat to the faces I make while I use it.
Zion is amazing and the staff is rad but there is a incredulous disconnect when it comes to bathroom maintenance. I could make the place awesome with 10 hrs worth of work and 60 bucks, it's not a big ask.
Fei G
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
We camped 2nights here, and really enjoyed it! It's more rugged compared to the Watchman,, but does have easy access to flushing toilets, water spigot and outside sink. The bath room was very clean. There were more tent campers here, and it was quieter. Even in the morning, due to it being across the river from the visitor center, it's not affected as much by the early car arrivals from eager park visitors during this crazy season for all national parks. It's booked full every night. But we noted that two sites close to us were empty on our second night there. I wish people would have canceled and released the sites to others. It's a treat to be able to stay inside the park. There is overflow parking on site by the campground entrance to the left, so if you planned more activities in the park after packing up, you could park your car there. I highly recommend doing it early still though, as when the visitor center's lot is full, some day visitors would pull in the lot and take up all the spots.
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.
South Campground is accessible via Interstate 15, with the nearest exit being Exit 16 for State Route 9, which leads directly to Zion National Park and the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.2017 / -112.986
Elevation: 1197 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Present a photo ID upon check-in; the primary occupant's name cannot be changed after booking.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
General
- 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 sites.
- 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.
- 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 in 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 4:30 p.m. until June 6, 2026. Visit the Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel web page for the most current information.
- Generators are only allowed from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- No Shower or Laundry Facilities.
- Hammocks. Hammocks are not allowed in any of the park's campgrounds.
- Campfires. Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings. 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.
- Food and garbage must be stored properly at all times. Food should be stored inside a vehicle or inside the food storage locker provided on each site. 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.
Fees & deposits
- A separate park entrance fee is required, payable upon arrival or in advance; interagency passes are accepted.
- Lifetime passes may grant a 50% discount on camping for one site only; valid ID must be shown at check-in.
Vehicles & parking
- There are strict vehicle size limits on Utah State Route 9; oversized vehicles may require a tunnel permit for passage through the Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel.
Safety & rules
- The maximum stay permitted is 14 days.
- Generators can be used during specified hours: 8:00 am-10:00 am and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.
Amenities
- There are no shower or laundry facilities at the campground; these can be found in Springdale.
Site types & loops
- Hammocks may only be set up within the campsite footprint and must be attached to suitably sized and padded trees.
- Tree tents are prohibited in Watchman and South Campground.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires are restricted to designated fire rings; wood gathering is prohibited and fires must be monitored closely.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food and trash must be stored securely; feeding wildlife is prohibited.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
