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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1158)
What Guests Are Saying
Watchman Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly staff, beautiful scenery, and convenient access to the park and local amenities. Reviewers enjoyed the spacious sites, well-stocked restrooms, and the quiet atmosphere, particularly appreciating the separation between RV and tent areas. While some noted the lack of shade and showers, the overall experience was highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Watchman Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly staff, beautiful scenery, and convenient access to the park and local amenities. Reviewers enjoyed the spacious sites, well-stocked restrooms, and the quiet atmosphere, particularly appreciating the separation between RV and tent areas. While some noted the lack of shade and showers, the overall experience was highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Doug S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B022, Loop: Loop B
Enjoyed my stay! Stayed in 2 different sites and both were very good.
Campground is located close to all facilities...so very handy!
Beautiful views!
Will stay again!
Tom H
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: D004, Loop: Loop D
Watchman is a decent, functional campground. The space is limited in Zion, and I was fortunate to get a spot as my planning was only a few weeks out, and there was a cancellation. It's an easy walk to the visitor center, where the busses operate all day to move people through the park, since private vehicles aren't allowed beyond a certain point.
There are no showers or laundry facilities, but the restrooms are clean and well stocked, and there is a dump station. I was in a loop with no water or electric hookpus, but some are available.
Night skies are very dark, and I could see the Milky Way above Watchman peak in the late evening after moonset. Only drawback for me, was the temperature... I was there mid august, and it was over 100f every day we were there, and mid to high 80s at night, and generators are not allowed, so it was uncomforatble. Otherwise, for convenience its a decent well maintained campground. Saw a couple of mule deer sauntering through too... put your food away!
Nick M
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: D020, Loop: Loop D
Chung C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: Loop B
so nice so good
SIMON V
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B016, Loop: Loop B
Todo impecable, un lugar excepcional! Muy recomendable.
Jayden C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B046, Loop: Loop B
Had a fantastic time at Watchman Campground on loop B. There was a flash flood and the river got hight but never over the bank. The Ranger talk was also very interesting, learning about the stars that can be seen in Zion. Beautiful outlooks and walking distance to Springdale
Kathy T
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: Loop B
Had a nice site in B loop, B4 and then had to switch to A10 which was large but the curb stopped the RV from backing into open space and we couldn’t fit the jeep we were towing. Otherwise nice area with bridge access to Springdale…walking distance for restaurants and shops. Lots of bathhouses, but we only used our RV. Looked nice! Loved the nearby Pa’rus trail for biking with our dog.
jodi l
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B061, Loop: Loop B
Needed a clean up crew to clean sites after heavy rain
Jonathan F
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B042, Loop: Loop B
Fantastic campground and a perfect base for exploring Zion National Park. The location is hard to beat – right inside the park, close to the visitor center and shuttle stops, while Springdale is also within easy walking distance.
The scenery around the campground is beautiful, and we really enjoyed being able to leave our RV parked and explore Zion without having to drive anywhere. The facilities were perfectly fine, and everything worked well during our stay.
We felt very comfortable here and would definitely stay at Watchman Campground again. One of our favorite campgrounds of the trip!
Shawna B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2026 • Stayed at: C017, Loop: Loop C
The ranger at check in was very nice, helpful and upbeat. She earned the 2nd star on a poor campsite. It was warmer than we thought it would be but the trees are almost all dead and no other shade structures. I understand keeping low impact but the critters were clearly a problem with food boxes to protect against squirrels and the shrub vegetation was a little beyond natural and would have caused concern if fires were allowed. Not what I expected at all. We ended up getting a hotel instead. Sadly if the trees were all still alive and putting out shade it could be a nice campground.
Location & Directions for Watchman Campground
S.R. 9, Springdale, UT 84767 United States
Elevation: 1,196 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From Las Vegas, St. George or other points south on Interstate 15: </strong>Travel north to Exit 16, towards Hurricane. Follow State Route 9 east for 12 mi (11.8 mi) (to La Verkin and turn right to continue on State Route 9 towards Zion...
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 mi (11.8 mi) (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 first right after the entrance station towards the Visitor Center. After passing the Visitor Center, you will enter Watchman Campground. Stop at campground kiosk 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 mi (9.6 mi) turn left onto State Route 9 towards Zion National Park. After passing through Springdale, arrive at South Entrance. Take the first right after the entrance station towards the Visitor Center. After passing the Visitor Center, you will enter Watchman Campground. Stop at campground kiosk 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 mi (20.5 mi) to the East Entrance of Zion National Park. Continue straight for 12 mi (11.8 mi), then turn left at the sign for Watchman Campground and Visitor Center. Stop at campground kiosk 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 mi (20.5 mi) to the East Entrance of Zion National Park. Continue straight for 12 mi (11.8 mi), then turn left at the sign for Watchman Campground and Visitor Center. Stop at campground kiosk for directions to your campsite.
Highway access
Watchman Campground is accessible via State Route 9, which connects to Interstate 15 at Exit 16 to the south and to U.S. 89 to the north.
Policies & Rules
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 their site.
- 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.
- Pass Discounts. Lifetime Passes (e.g., Senior, Access, Golden Age Senior and Golden Age Access) and Annual Senior passes may allow a 50% discount on 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).
- VEHICLE SIZE LIMITS. There are length, height and width limits for driving on Utah State Route 9 between the East Entrance and the campgrounds:• Length Limit: 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.• Height Limit: Vehicles taller than 13 ft. (33 m) are prohibited from traveling through the park between the East Entrance and the campground.• 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT year-round. Visit the Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel web page operation hours.
- Generators are not allowed in the campground.
- No Shower or Laundry Facilities. These amenities are available in the town of Springdale.
- Hammocks: The use of hammocks and slacklines are prohibited.
- Campfires. Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings. If it is especially dry or windy, Zion may not allow campfires in the fire 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.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. Gathering of firewood within Zion National Park is prohibited.
- To contact Watchman campground: please email comments/questions/late arrival information to [email protected] or call 435-772-3837.
- 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.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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