About South Campground (UT)
Number of accommodations: 120
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Reviews (2015)
Review Summary
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.
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
Louann R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Beautiful backdrop
Louann R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT)
Beautiful backdrop
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
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 6, 2026
