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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%
23
2
1.8%
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5

Shara B

Verified

November 10, 2025 • Stayed at: F016, Loop: Loop F

5

This spot is close to the visitor center.

Jonathan H

Verified

November 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: Loop A

5

Watchman was great. It had an electric hookup, good access to the bathrooms (Which were warm and clean), and easy walking to the Visitor Center, Shuttle Stop and to the bridge that connects to Springdale.

Valerie P

Verified

November 10, 2025 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: Loop D

5

Good sites, clean bathrooms. They did close half the bathrooms on November 1 which was unfortunate because the campground was still completely full. Other than that, it's convenient and beautiful!

Annekatrin W

Verified

November 9, 2025 • Stayed at: D005, Loop: Loop D

4

We loved it here! The campground is beautifully set beneath Watchman Mountain, frequented by smaller and larger wildlife, the lots are spacious and well-kept. The amenities were clean and functional; unfortunately our nearest comfort station was shut down mid-stay for maintenance.
Although the website stated no empty sites, there were plenty of empty lots - probably no-shows. That was a bit annoying since we would've lived to stay another night, but could not make a reservation.

Greg U

Verified

November 8, 2025 • Stayed at: C029, Loop: Loop C

5

Great campground! I found my spot to have plenty of room, nice table, flat tent pad and you were able to drive stakes in if you had proper stakes and hammer. I had read of others having problems but have a feeling they did not bring the appropriate tools. Everybody in the full campground followed the quiet time rules so everything worked out fine. Great views from the CG!

Charles R

Verified

November 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B

5

Great campground. Couldn’t ask for a better location to explore Zion. Sites were roomy and well kept. Lots of trees and shade. Close to hiking trails, the main bike path, and town. Definitely staying here again in the future.

Paul W

Verified

November 8, 2025 • Stayed at: F011, Loop: Loop F

5

One of the best campgrounds I’ve ever stayed at! The bathrooms are clean, and it’s conveniently located—just about an eight-minute walk to restaurants and grocery stores.

Jeanine L

Verified

November 7, 2025 • Stayed at: A029, Loop: Loop A

5

Convenient walk to shuttle bus station

Alvaro G

Verified

November 7, 2025 • Stayed at: B051, Loop: Loop B

5

This campground is excellent, it has the best location and each of the sites has the necessary privacy

YOSHIYUKI I

Verified

November 7, 2025 • Stayed at: A027, Loop: Loop A

5

Clean/quiet/wild life, perfect.

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

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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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