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About Watchman Campground
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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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
Casey F
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
The campground was very clean, easy to navigate and a wonderful place to say. Only cons are the lack of shower facilities in the park and the roads are narrow, so if you have a long rig, it can be hard to navigate
alexander B
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: E004, Loop: Zion Group Sites
The campground is a little congested but the site was clean and well maintained. The bathrooms are great for a campground and there’s potable water.
Lindsay T
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: B049, Loop: Loop B
Enjoyed our stay in loop B and would do it again. Watchman is the best location (besides the lodge) for exploring Zion, as it is an easy walk to the tram or bike ride up the road. The toddlers loved the water and sand at the nearby beach. Our site did not have afternoon nap time shade, but we had an awning.
Timothy R
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: Loop B
Great campground. I'm almost afraid to leave a good review here because that will make it even harder to get a reservation. It looked like they are building a new campground at Zion.
Lowell D
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
Excellent campground and the campsite was very nice. Staying in the park was very convenient since there was often a line to get into the park. My only complaint was that there wasn’t any shuttle stops at the campground and from our campsite it was a 3/4 mi walk to the visitor center where shuttles could be accessed. Otherwise, we really enjoyed staying at Watchman. Having electricity at our campsite was wonderful, and allowed us the freedom to not worry about being at our campsite during generator hours.
Abigail P
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: D009, Loop: Loop D
Loved our stay here! The sites were spacious and comfortable and easy walking distance to bathrooms. The views were out of this world, looking straight up at the cliffs, and the stars were so beautiful at night! The attendants were helpful and friendly, and the bathrooms were clean. Our only issue was wanting to spend more time there!
Mary H
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: C021, Loop: Loop C
Awesome amenities. Gorgeous location
Jennifer B
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: D001, Loop: Loop D
Great option for families. Looked small when we pulled up (D001), but we fit a big 8-man tent and another 4-man plus a sunshade and everything was still far enough from the fire ring. The worst part is the gravel. I appreciate that it reduces dust and fire risk, but they chose pokey gravel rather than rounded river stone or something, so bring a thick tarp to protect your tents and heaven help you if you need to kneel down at any point! Hammering in stakes resulted in several ruined stakes, but since the wind can really kick up, it's necessary. Liked this spot because it was adjacent to the restroom and dumpsters without being so close there was excessive noise. Path to the restroom wasn't heavily used even though campground was full. One of the closest sites to the VC, which is great for weary kids at the end of the day. Priceless not having to worry about parking during our visit. Deer throughout camp, as well as squirrels/ground squirrels, a few birds, and several species of lizards. Appreciate that they've installed a wildlife-proof storage cabinet in the site. Shade for this site falls perfectly on the main spot for the tent, however it's not a ton of shade so we were grateful for a sunshade.
Thomas S
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: C005, Loop: Loop C
Nice campground except for the generator noise
Stacy H
VerifiedMay 16, 2026 • Stayed at: B016, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful views from the campsite and we loved being able to walk to the visitors center. Great camp host too!
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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