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About Watchman Campground
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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
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 (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
Fernando B
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: C011, Loop: Loop C
It was an ok stay during the month of June. Very hot period there and the campsite had little to no shade. Many of the trees seem to be dying around the campground and they provide no leafs or shade. There is the river nearby withing a short walking distance which helped with cooling down during the hottest periods of the day.
Also the campgrounds are very close to one another and provide little privacy.
Nancy P
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: D002, Loop: Loop D
The campsite was very clean. Other campers were polite, keeping quiet by 9pm. My only problem was with campsite D02. The ground was SO HARD that I had a terrible time driving the tent stakes in the ground. It really was almost as hard as concrete. I wonder if a steam roller was used to level the spot? Finally, I poured a cup of water on each spot where I wanted to drive the stake (my tent uses 8 stakes) and let it soak in a couple minutes, hoping the water would soften the ground. It worked!
Zion is my favorite park. It is much busier than I remember from previous visits, but still is absolutely beautiful. Thank you!
Jonathan P
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B046, Loop: Loop B
Great stay – highly recommended!
We had a fantastic stay with an electric hookup. As Europeans, we only needed a simple adapter to use the standard power outlet, which was very convenient.
The location is amazing—right by the river with beautiful views of the Watchman. Everything is within easy reach: bike rentals, restaurants, and the park entrance are all just a short walk or ride away.
For such a prime location, the campground is very reasonably priced. Cell phone reception was excellent, and showers are available nearby at one of the outfitters in town for a small fee, just a short distance away.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this campground to anyone visiting the area! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nick N
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B
Clean, quiet, and beautiful campground.
Alyssa W
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: F001, Loop: Loop F
Beautiful views from every site. Rather crowded though. The walk in sites had a bit more privacy, but even at those you can see your neighbors.
Charisse C
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: C028, Loop: Loop C
It was an amazing experience to sleep under the canyons of Zion
Mary C
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: Loop A
Loved the creek that runs along the walking path. We were able to bring our camp chairs down to the water and chill under shade trees while listening to the water falling over the stones. Simply lovely.
Troy T
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: C002, Loop: Loop C
Great campground with a great view and super close to (technically inside) Zion. Staff is friendly and engaged.
Andrea R
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A017, Loop: Loop A
Absolutely gorgeous views and right next to bathrooms while still offering privacy, but NO SHADE. It made mid-day summer heat pretty unbearable, so pack your own canopy or shade source. You will cook inside of a tent if you use the rain fly as shade.
Carla P
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: D007, Loop: Loop D
Camping in Zion was great. Setting up the tent was rough because the ground was way too hard to get the tent stakes in the ground so we had to use rocks. Someone was running around our tent in the middle of the night which was a little unpleasant. The bathrooms are spacious and somewhat clean, but no showers on campground.
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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