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Watchman Campground

S.R. 9, Springdale, Utah, United States

The Watchman, Zion National Park
Zion National Park
WATCHMAN CAMPGROUND
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
River Access
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About Watchman Campground

For visitors to Zion National Park, Watchman Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located near the park's south entrance, the campground is just a short walk from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, the Zion Canyon Shuttle System and the adjacent town of Springdale. The canyon and most of the park's trails are only accessible by shuttle bus from approximately March through November each year. Season Dates: Watchman Campground is open year-round. Reservations are available 6 months in advance. 

Number of accommodations: 184

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

184 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 A002, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A003, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A004, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A005, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A006, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A008, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A009, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A010, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A011, Loop: Loop A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A012, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A013, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A014, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A015, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A016HC, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A017, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A018, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A019, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A020, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A021, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A022, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A023, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A024, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A025, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A027, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A028, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A029, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A030, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A031, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B001, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B004, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B006, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B008, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B009, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B010, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B011, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B013, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B015, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B016, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B017, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B018a, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B018c, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B019, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B020, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B021, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B022, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B023, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B024, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B025, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B026, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B027, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B028, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B029, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B030, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B031, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B032, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B033, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B034, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B035, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B036, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B037, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B038, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B039, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B040, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B041, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B042, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B043, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B044, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B045, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B046, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B047, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B048, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B049, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B050, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B051, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B052, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B053a, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B053c, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B054, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B055, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B056, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B057, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B058, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B059, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B060, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B061, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C002, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C003, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C004, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C005, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C006, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C007, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C008, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C009, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C010, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C011, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C012, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C013, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C014, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C015, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C016HC, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C017, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C018, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C019, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C020, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C021, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C022, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C023, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C024, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C025, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C026, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C027, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C028, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C029, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D001, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D002, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D003, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D004, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D005, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D006, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D007, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D008, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D009, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D010, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D011, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D012, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D013, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D014, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D015, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D016HC, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D017, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D018, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D019, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D020, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D021, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D022, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D023, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D024, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D025, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D026, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D027, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D028, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D029, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D030, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D031, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D032, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D033, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D034, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D035, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D036, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D037, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D038, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D039, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D040, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ E001, Loop: Zion Group Sites
30 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ E002, Loop: Zion Group Sites
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ E003, Loop: Zion Group Sites
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ E004, Loop: Zion Group Sites
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ E005, Loop: Zion Group Sites
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ E007, Loop: Zion Group Sites
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F001, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F002, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F003, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F004, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F005, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F006, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F007, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F008, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F009, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F010, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F011, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F012, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F013, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F014, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F015, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F016, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F017, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ F018, Loop: Loop F
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (671)

Verified Only

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

4.7
671 reviews
5
79.6%
534
4
14.5%
97
3
3.4%
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5

Yashasvi Sriram P

Verified

January 5, 2026 • Stayed at: F015, Loop: Loop F

5

Great campground. Quick walk to Springdale. Good phone coverage.

Chris M

Verified

January 5, 2026 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A

5

The guy at the gate noticed I was a vet and gave me the military pass that grants access to other parks. I wasn't even aware of this program. The restrooms and camp area where very clean. Overall a great experience.

LOI N

Verified

January 4, 2026 • Stayed at: B043, Loop: Loop B

5

restrooms are clean. campground is well kept and orderly. view is great. bathtoom dont have any trashcans. had to take my man wipes withe me to the outside trash binz

Kimberly B

Verified

January 4, 2026 • Stayed at: C019, Loop: Loop C

5

The campground is really close to the little town of Springdale and great walking trails even as they are under construction everything was accessible. We bought an America the beautiful lifetime senior pass, so we can move out of the park without waiting in the long lines and believe me even on Christmas weekend there were long lines it is that wonderful of a place and watchmen campground is the best place to stay there if you have a camper van like we did or a trailer or tent or a big RV. It’s a wonderful place. The restrooms are clean. They are heated and they are stocked when there’s a place to rinse out your dishes once you’ve scraped them amenities galore.

Maureen F

Verified

January 2, 2026 • Stayed at: B049, Loop: Loop B

5

Zion is a national treasure and it is always a treat to spend time inside the park!

Chen C

Verified

January 2, 2026 • Stayed at: B025, Loop: Loop B

5

very good experience

Cory R

Verified

December 31, 2025 • Stayed at: A022, Loop: Loop A

5

Had a great time and looking forward to coming back!

Elliott N

Verified

December 30, 2025 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: Loop B

5

Wonderful time. Grounds were spotless and all rangers were a great help when asked for assistance. Oh, and the weather? 60 + degrees all six day in December. Perfect trip.

paul V

Verified

December 30, 2025 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B

5

Very nice well kept campground.

Nathaniel K

Verified

December 29, 2025 • Stayed at: D037, Loop: Loop D

5

Nighttime illumination on the mountains, sunrise on the other mountains... the site we had was nicely sized and seemed reasonably distant from other sites. Had a sizable bear box.

Location Watchman Campground

Address:
S.R. 9
Springdale, UT, 84767
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.1986 / -112.986

Elevation: 1196 feet

Map of Watchman Campground location at Springdale, UT, United States
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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

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