About Watchman Campground
Number of accommodations: 184
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (671)
What Guests Are Saying
Watchman Campground offers a stunning setting with well-maintained facilities and convenient access to Zion National Park and nearby amenities. Campers appreciated the clean bathrooms, beautiful views, and wildlife sightings, including deer and falcons. While some noted noise issues and the lack of showers, the overall experience is highly recommended for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and prime location.
What Guests Are Saying
Watchman Campground offers a stunning setting with well-maintained facilities and convenient access to Zion National Park and nearby amenities. Campers appreciated the clean bathrooms, beautiful views, and wildlife sightings, including deer and falcons. While some noted noise issues and the lack of showers, the overall experience is highly recommended for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and prime location.
Review Summary
Audra S
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful campground
Lindsay G
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: Loop A
A loop in Watchman Campground was perfect for avoiding crowds getting into the park and easy walkable access to the town and shuttles. The sites have paved spots for your trailer which is perfect. There’s plenty of spaces between sites as well. Additionally, the park rangers are very kind and helpful- they are truly there to help. The sunsets on the watchman rock are gorgeous and you can see it from your campsite.
Michelle E
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B047, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful backdrop. Great amenities. We had success putting our names on the waitlist for a spot.
Jeremy H
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B
Location was clean, roomy, and in the process of being updated. Only downside is they did not have full connections. Free dump site and water was available in an easy location. Site is also in close proximity to welcome center.
Weston V
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: C002, Loop: Loop C
Fun place to camp
Robin S
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: D020, Loop: Loop D
We were in D020 against the canyon, great spot, decent space between sites. Bathrooms are clean. Super quiet, no noise and no light pollution. Easy walk to shuttle stop and in to town.
Only downside is there is no parking for campers in the park. You have to be out of your spot by 11AM, we packed out at 8:30AM and headed to the visitor parking lot which was FULL, along with the oversized lot (we were in a camper van), and it was FULL, Note, if you are note oversized 19'+ and you park in the oversized lot - you are guaranteed a parking ticket - that I appreciated!
Anna L
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: C006, Loop: Loop C
We loved the location and the campground. The views do not disappoint and stargazing is fantastic. From the campground there is easy access to the trails and town of Overton with short drives by car. The shading provided over the table was great. It was convenient to have a water tap at our site also. Each site has quite a bit of space from your neighbors so you don’t feel packed in. Our only issue is the concrete pad for the tent is pretty small (we could fit a three person and a one person side by side and that’s it) and there are rocks but no ability to get stakes into the ground. In high wind conditions our tent collapsed because we could not secure all the lines and slept in our car. We loved the location but next time I would probably rent an RV.
c p
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: C022, Loop: Loop C
Great place - but be very careful if you're bringing a dog. The place is absolutely covered in (invasive?) fox-tails. They're very very dangerous for pets.
Emily S
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B060, Loop: Loop B
Watchman was a great place for our family to stay on our short trip to Zion. It gave us a “home base” from which we could walk to places for food and supplies. We could have also walked to the various shuttles to get to other spots in the park. Having a designated parking spot was a huge help given it was very crowded the days we were there. Our views were amazing, the facilities were clean, and it was so convenient.
Lisa K
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful location!
Location Watchman Campground
Address:
S.R. 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 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 miles (15.5 km) 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 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 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 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 Watchman Campground and Visitor Center. Stop at campground kiosk for directions to your campsite.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.1986 / -112.986
Elevation: 1196 feet
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 zion_watchman_campground@nps.gov 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: June 4, 2026
