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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
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Karma R
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: F007, Loop: Loop F
My whole family loved it.
Jennifer A
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: B043, Loop: Loop B
This was an awesome place to camp. If you plan on doing activities in Zion the night after sleeping, I suggest booking the site for the next day as well. It is VERY busy in Zion, and you'll have to find parking far away and then shuttle back if you don't plan on staying in the campground. Also, if you can't find a site, get on the waitlist. A lot of people cancel, and new sites pop up all the time.
Fayzullo K
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: D001, Loop: Loop D
Good located campsite that close to the restroom and dumpster. Clean restrooms
Fayzullo K
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: Loop D
Good located campsite that close to the restroom with was surprisingly very clean
Alex M
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: F006, Loop: Loop F
Great National Park. The campsite was really nice. The campground was dull, but it did not feel crowded; it felt like we all had space. My wife loved that the restrooms have running water! We were there for spring break so the park itself was very crowded. Would love to go back when there are less crowds. Shuttle buses were great for getting around the park. Will definitely take bikes or rent bikes next time. It got windy at night, but it was manageable. Will definitely go back again.
Karen K
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: F014, Loop: Loop F
We had an amazing experience at Watchman. We actually ended up staying at two campgrounds - B39, which is a drive up that had electrical hook-up and a tent walk-up site. Both were great!! The bathroom facilities were basic but fine and the dish-washing sink was great to have. The location is ideal, right by the visitor center and there's a great trail that leads to the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, so if you're biking or walking you can get there without road traffic. We brought our bikes and were so thankful we did, as the shuttles ended up being SUPER crowded at times, and we liked the freedom of bopping around on our own with the bikes. Springdale is a cute town that borders the campsite and Zion NP, and it was nice to explore that too. Also, it was so nice to be at the campground and have your own parking place, because you'll see the fight for a parking spot at the visitor center close by. Everyone at the campsite were respectful about the quiet hours, and it was amazing to sit outside and watch the stars rise by the campfire. Our walk-in site did not have a personal campfire, but we joined the communal one for a bit and had a nice chat with some other campers there.
Mallory M
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A020, Loop: Loop A
Great location. Clean bathrooms. Water easily accessible.
Nina H
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: D020, Loop: Loop D
This is a nice campground with easy access to the bus station at the visitor center. This site is at the edge of the campground. One night the group in the group site loop E decided to sing until about 930 pm keeping up most of the campground otherwise the campground was quiet. did have Verizon cell service at the campground. The bathrooms were well maintained.
There is a great trail to Watchman overlook from the campground. It climbs up the hill behind the campground for great views.
Debra V
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: D019, Loop: Loop D
Campground was wonderful but the crowds were not!!! Had planned to do all 5 Parks but cancelled due to too many people - I don’t want to
Wait in Disney World lines at a National Park - will reschedule some time in the winter months
Bing C
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: B061, Loop: Loop B
Convenient location, beautiful scenery, responsible staff!!!
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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