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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
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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
Anthony M
VerifiedMarch 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B018a, Loop: Loop B
The campground was beautiful, clean and the amenities were convenient. The dump station had potable and non-potable water, which was nice. The restrooms were clean, while the campsite was just a walking bridge away from restaurants and pubs. I highly recommend Watchman to anyone stay at or nearby Zion National Park.
Stephanie C
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: F016, Loop: Loop F
Wonderful campground. We saw deer walking through at dusk and the scenery was amazing!
Dawid K
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: Loop D
Great first time camper spot. Very close to hiking trails, restrooms and grocery stores in case you forgot something.
Shelbie M
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: F014, Loop: Loop F
Overall the F loop campground was very clean and well maintained. The campsites were laid out well and had cover from the sun you could put your tent under in our spot. It was easy access to the bathrooms & accessing showers was easy you just walked across the bridge and paid a small fee.
With that being said we almost left early. F loop is right by the parking lot & when I say people never stop coming in the park at all hours…IT NEVER STOPS. The car alarms start at 4am and don’t stop until 10 pm. I’m not sure why people need to continue to hit their alarm to find their vehicle but it was a constant issue in our tent spot which was F14.
If you’re going to stay in watchmen and don’t want to feel like you’re staying in a city parking lot I’d make sure to find a spot in the back of the campground.
Nicholas H
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: A017, Loop: Loop A
Love this campground. And this location was lovely!!
Tim C
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: D037, Loop: Loop D
It's right at the start of the park so beware if you're using the shuttles when returning at the end of your days activities, most shuttles are packed when you're trying to come back. Bring some shade as the location is fully exposed during the sunniest part of the day but, the views during sun rise and set are fantastic. It did get rather windy at night as well so be sure to keep things tidy.
Patricia K
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: B054, Loop: Loop B
We had gorgeous views in three directions. Unfortunately, through no fault of the National parks there is now another campground and other development and construction all along the river front sites like ours. In older video drive throughs it shows that the area was not developed. We always try to pick outside loop with nature behind us. If you want same experience don't pick these. There are still some of those sites lining the mountains but not many. You can walk to the watchman trail from the campsite and in the morning it was not crowded at all and the sun rising over the mountains was absolutely spectacular and the highlight our my trip this time.
Robert W
VerifiedMarch 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B045, Loop: Loop B
Our stay was wonderful. We had the advantage of coming the first part Feb with few campers. We have a 43 ft class A, which had no problem getting around or into our site. Restrooms were clean, (all were not opened though due to time of year) Camphosts were great. We had several questions and were willing to spend their time assisting us. Would highly recommend Watchman but schedule for spri g and summer because it fills up quick.
Nicholas H
VerifiedMarch 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B
Excellent views! Flat sites!
Clean bathrooms. Great!
Anne W
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: B033, Loop: Loop B
Even though we pulled in after gate hours, we had no trouble finding and accessing our site. We enjoyed the dark skies atmosphere and proximity to the visitors center/shuttle. On the day of checkout, we pulled out early to get a spot in the oversized parking so that we could enjoy the park throughout the day without worrying about checkout time. Shuttles were convenient and plentiful. Only once did we have to wait for a second shuttle to arrive due to capacity, and that was at 5pm on our way down 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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