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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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🚐 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%
12
1
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5

Regina B

Verified

August 21, 2025 • Stayed at: B047, Loop: Loop B

5

It was an amazing campground with wildlife all around, mountains in every direction with vibrant colors glowing from the morning sun and to breath in the fresh crisp air of the morning. Nothing better to wake up to!!!

Sabine H

Verified

August 20, 2025 • Stayed at: D032, Loop: Loop D

4

Very nice campsite with beautiful view. Unfortunately very less shadow.

Ralf B

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: Loop B

5

We had beautiful hikes and have been lucky to get the tickets for the Angels Landing Trail.

Brooke T

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B

5

Absolutely loved my stay at Watchman. It’s not far from the visitor’s center giving you great access to the park and it’s got incredible views. Loved every second of my stay!

Phillip S

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: D030, Loop: Loop D

5

Incredible campsite, well kept, and clean, right inside the park. The only downside is the nightly wind that whips down the canyon around 2 am. But with some earplugs and secured gear, it's great!

Vered Z

Verified

August 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B053a, Loop: Loop B

5

The English translation of the review is:
Our location near the stream was great, with clean restrooms and a large sink for washing dishes. It was very comfortable and with nice view of the mountains. It was close to the hiking trails in Zion National Park. A convenient sewage dumping station and shade from the trees."

EVER D

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: C024, Loop: Loop C

5

One of the best camping experiences I ever had. The campground is closed to bus station and the camping spaces are clean.

Ryan S

Verified

August 13, 2025 • Stayed at: F014, Loop: Loop F

4

Keep it light or bring rolling wheels for walk in campsites. Great experience being able to walk to the city and park buses. Showers, groceries and restaurant are a walk or bike ride away just across the pedestrian bridge.

Bradley O

Verified

August 11, 2025 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B

3

We appreciated the electrical hookup— it was HOT in the afternoon but the evening breeze cooled it down in the evening ant the mornings were great. The campground had some shade and it was very roomy for our trailer and tow vehicle. There was a lot of dead branches, shrubs and grass. Cacti plants were doing well.

Hugo G

Verified

August 11, 2025 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: Loop A

5

Clean and convenient to explore the Area. The community shower is not closed. Toilets at the campground need renovation.

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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