About South Campground (UT)
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Reviews (580)
Review Summary
Mark N
VerifiedApril 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
The South Campground is a beautiful campground, super convenient and an easy walk to the shuttles and the showers and shops in Springdale. Definitely would stay here again.
Caitlin L
VerifiedApril 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Absolutely loved this campground. It’s an amazing location, right near the river and directly inside the park. I’m addition, the spots are reasonably sized, not too close to one another, and flat. The camp is surrounding by beautiful mountains and rock formations and some sites can even hear the flow of the river. Also the bathrooms were clean and people were kind. I couldn’t have asked for a better stay here! Perfect home base to explore the park.
Claire L
VerifiedApril 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Campground was very nice, but there was no shade on our site, restrooms were dirty and there is no shower.
Jacob V
VerifiedApril 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Awesome campground, and awesome park. Can’t beat the views we got right from the campsite. 10/10 would recommend
DANIEL C
VerifiedApril 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
A popular but amazing campsite. We stayed at a walk in site, it felt more private. It's a short walk from the campground to catch the shuttle into the canyon area. It's also a short walk to a store and restaurants. I recommend bringing bikes.
Estelle C
VerifiedApril 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
My husband and I stayed in the South Campground for 3 nights in our RV. It is pretty rustic, which is fine. We really did enjoy our experience and the park with it's beauty and trails. You can walk to the visitor center and 2 trails from the campground, which is really nice as sometimes the shuttle and it's lines are crowded and this makes it easy to do a hike/walk. The size of the spaces are good. Some are larger than others and each has at least 1 picnic table. The tables are dirty so need to be cleaned off and/or covered before use. The spaces are dirt and can be very dusty. Some of the spaces have many ant hills with red ants running around so be careful if you are in one of these spaces. The bathrooms are not that nice and very disappointing. When I was there, the bathrooms were dirty (sinks and toilets), and one was out of order. In one stall, someone dropped a big role of the toilet paper in the bowl. And in the other working toilet, it was out of toilet paper. I waited a good # of hours to see if there were any maintenance that cleaned or replenished the bathrooms and saw none. I then reported it to the campground ranger station and after an hour or so the stalls were operational with t-paper. It was not cleaned. I have stayed in other rustic parks where the bathrooms were in much better shape. I realize that it is a campground with no hookups and in the middle of a big park, so I didn't expect it to be first class. At the same time, it should be clean, maintained, and stocked. The campground rangers were great, very friendly, helpful and patrolled it well. There is fresh water, dumpsters for trash and a dump station for RVs. You can light a fire at night, which many did as it got colder in the evenings. I would definitely stay here again if I were to visit this park.
Minzhi Q
VerifiedApril 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
It is very easy to find my camp site which is very close to the bus stop.
Dorian O
VerifiedApril 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
The campground was nice and what you would expect. Our site was huge and more than what we needed for a tent. The sites are well spread out. Bathrooms were clean. Deer came through/near our site every night. Bonus is being close to the Pa'rus trail, river and Visitor Center.
Christine B
VerifiedApril 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
The South Campground was just perfect! Conveniently located to the Visitor Center and Paved trail to the moth of the canyon along the Virgin River. The sites were large and the campground was clean and very quiet. Don’t miss the 3hr horseback ride from Canyon Trails for beautiful views of the canyon.
Thom D
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Larger corner spot with easy access to facilities and a few trees. Good cell coverage with T-Mobile and AT&T at campground.
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. |
