About Watchman Campground
Number of accommodations: 184
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
River Access -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (598)
What Guests Are Saying
Watchman Campground offers an excellent experience with clean facilities, beautiful views, and convenient access to shuttles and trails leading to Zion National Park. Campers appreciate the spacious sites, quiet atmosphere, and the friendly, helpful staff. While some noted crowding in the park and minor issues with noise, the overall enjoyment of the location and amenities makes it a favored choice for visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Watchman Campground offers an excellent experience with clean facilities, beautiful views, and convenient access to shuttles and trails leading to Zion National Park. Campers appreciate the spacious sites, quiet atmosphere, and the friendly, helpful staff. While some noted crowding in the park and minor issues with noise, the overall enjoyment of the location and amenities makes it a favored choice for visitors.
Review Summary
Myoungki L
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: A018, Loop: Loop A
조용하고 깨끗하시설이 지내는 동안 너무좋았어요
다음에 방문일정이 생긴다면 다시 꼭 방문하고싶습니다. 강추
Jeffrey F
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: D012, Loop: Loop D
Met the campground host a couple times wonderful people. Easy walk or bike ride to the visitor center, and even to the town nearby. The Ranger at the check-in station was wonderful also, Very informative. A family of deer in the campground did not care that I was there. Stayed there in January bathrooms were very warm.
Mark L
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B061, Loop: Loop B
The bathroom is clean and the site is spacious. We had a good time.
Kevin B
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: Loop B
Campground is very nice. There are dedicated dishes cleaning stations at the bathrooms. Downsides are the host was pretty rude and tried to play fire Marshal for fires that were not even that large, the drinking water near our site wasn't working, and people SPEED like crazy through that campground. We will definitely be back again, but it has room for improvement.
Nicole P
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B057, Loop: Loop B
Great campground, perfectly located
Barbara J
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B053c, Loop: Loop B
Easy to pull in, nice spacing between sites, good views of rock walls. You can see the Springdale city lights and here traffic from some spots
Gerd M
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: Loop A
Strategically situated to explore Zion National Park
Monica A
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: C018, Loop: Loop C
We camped during the winter, it was the best feeling to walk into a warm heated bathroom.
Emily M
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D
Lovely campsite with beautiful views. Easy access to the Visitor's Center and Springdale.
David T
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B044, Loop: Loop B
Don't miss out on a winter camping opportunity at Watchman! We were there in January and while there were remnants of snow at Zion's higher elevations, Watchman was clear and relatively uncrowded. We were camped in spot 44, which is near the river, which was flowing and was soothing to sleep to. It was a large spot but I'd say if the opportunity is there, take any spot on the river side if you can. Spacing of spots is generous but perhaps part of that feeling was due to the fact it was not terribly crowded. We saw deer in the morning but relatively little other wildlife in camp. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean all the time, a nice combination of respectful campers and staff who care. The grounds were well kept and trash bins were readily accessible. We were in an RV van that had a shore power connection, so the electrical connection was nice. It had both 30 and 50 amp connections, I believe. Although I'm advocating for winter camping, I do concede it would be quite cold for tent camping. Most of the campers were in RVs. Finally, there are a couple small towns before you hit the national park, so you can pick up firewood there without lugging it the whole distance of your drive. Similarly, you can get any of your provisions in those towns. I'm giving Watchman a 5 out of 5. Thanks to the park service and fellow campers for creating a great environment!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.1986 / -112.986
Elevation: 1196 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) 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). |
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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. |
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Generators are not allowed in the campground. |
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No Shower or Laundry Facilities. These amenities are available in the town of Springdale. |
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Hammocks: The use of hammocks and slacklines are prohibited. |
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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 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. |
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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. |
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To contact Watchman campground: please email comments/questions/late arrival information to zion_watchman_campground@nps.gov or call 435-772-3837. |
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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. |
