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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
Catherine S
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B038, Loop: Loop B
First, if you're headed to Zion, pack your patience because it is a busy park. I knew this but still wasn't entirely prepared for the volume of people in this small area. That said: this campground is in a great location. You are close to the visitor center which means you are also close to the shuttle pick up which gets you to almost everywhere in the park and into town without having to drive. If you can bring your bikes or e-bikes, this park is extremely friendly for that activity (just mind the rules about stopping for the shuttle buses, we had one shuttle driver who liked to preach the rules over the exterior speaker which was annoying). Definitely plan your gear appropriately for the weather and the activities you want to do.
The campsite itself was great - near the restrooms, had electric hook up and a nice long driveway. We did have a lot of beetles and ants at this site. Also, a feature of having hot days - the wind really picks up at night as the rocks cool down, so don't skip tying down your stuff or you may find it relocated in the morning.
We only stayed one night - I think we would have had a better experience overall if we'd stayed at least two nights and that was with a "quick" visit planned. Not having to deal with locating parking is a great benefit.
Sang J
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B002, Loop: Loop B
It is perfect site someone who camping with EV.
This site provide 50amp electricity.
Christie H
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: Loop A
We loved staying at Watchman. Its a perfect location in the park and right at the visitors center for easy shuttle and amenities access. Our site was clean and just enough room for us. We do wish it had water but we made do with the available potable water nearby. Awesome experience!
Shannon M
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
This campsite is beyond beautiful. We had an incredible time here.
Allie F
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: E005, Loop: Zion Group Sites
Lovely campsite with beautiful views and a BIG shade tree, but we didn't sleep at all night 2 due to extremely loud group site neighbors who were partying until after midnight (quiet hours at 10pm.) We told the host and 3rd night they were quieter thank goodness. Also had other guests walking through our site to shortcut to the bathroom, so be aware of that possibility. Otherwise, convenient and close to visitor center, shuttles, bathroom, water, and creek!
DeeDee H
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: D011, Loop: Loop D
Limited shade in the heat of summer but otherwise sites are spacious and facilities are nice… squirrels are a great annoyance though and will get into bags and food and even chew car wires!
Sam S
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: Loop D
Nice campground with a good view of The Watchman. Within walking distance to the Visitor Center and shuttle stop which was great. Bathrooms had running water, were clean, and in good condition.
David B
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B
We had a shaded spot and that made a big difference. Mid June temps were over 100* the days we were there. Beautiful views from the campground and all the ways up the canyon. We will be visiting again.
Stephen J
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B018c, Loop: Loop B
Check in was a little bit of a hassle but after that things were ok.
Olivia A
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: Loop D
Hosts were great. All trees in campground could be trimmed. Be advised the ground is very hard and we were unable to stake out tent down at one site we used. I recommend renting e-bikes for the day to get around town and up and down the canyon.
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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