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
Mark M
VerifiedApril 4, 2026 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: Loop B
Camp ground is really nice and well maintained. It provides easy access to the busses that run through the canyon and also nice access to the satellite section of Springdale just across the bridge, restaurant, market and bike/equipment rental center. One issue we had was trying to keep RV cool with 30 amp service, our weather hit 90 degrees. The other issue was facilities for Pets, only one trail to walk pets which was nice but also overrun with bicyclists (ebikes). Beautiful park!
Marshall S
VerifiedApril 4, 2026 • Stayed at: B017, Loop: Loop B
Very well maintained campground- friendly and knowledgeable campground staff.
Jennifer C
VerifiedApril 4, 2026 • Stayed at: D032, Loop: Loop D
We always love staying at the Watchman campground, and we really appreciated the new bear boxes to store our food in.
Chris B
VerifiedApril 4, 2026 • Stayed at: B025, Loop: Loop B
Overall it was pretty good camping. Decent space between sites. Some have good shade like ours, but many have none and are quite exposed. Several paths were closed “for construction” with zero construction being done. On one path, you could walk on one side of the fence, or you could walk on the other side of the fence, but you couldn’t walk through the path. The fence had literally zero purpose. In any case, we will be back later this year.
Jennifer H
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: Loop B
We stayed here 4 nights. Campsite was perfect with a great view of the Watchman, close to the bathrooms, and an easy walk to the showers at Zion Outfitters ($4 for 5 minutes, closes at 8 pm). We really enjoyed being inside the park to avoid the hassle of finding a place to park or riding the Springdale shuttle. Campground was pretty quiet and bathrooms were always clean.
AMY C
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D035, Loop: Loop D
Great campground, busy but still quiet
Ashley M
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D022, Loop: Loop D
The site itself was quite lovely. We happened to be near a large party group who was VERY loud right until 10pm.
Conrad T
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B040, Loop: Loop B
Watchman is a beautiful and well-kept campground. It remains calm and peaceful despite how busy Zion gets. The location is close to the visitor’s center and shuttle bus. It’s an easy walk into town with a small shopping center at the exit.
Summer O
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: C011, Loop: Loop C
Amazing location. Campground was clean and quiet. Loved it. Thank you NPS!!!
Veronica H
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
We loved our experience at The Watchman. We were close to the flushable toilets and sink for washing dishes, the site was beautiful and the electric hookup was great! There was some work being done in the middle of the night, which meant we had to run on propane for one night - but the evenings are cool and it was no issue at all. We were also super close to the Visitor Center, so while others were trying to find parking in the early morning, we were having coffee and easily walked over to start our day. Highly recommend!
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 5, 2026
