About Watchman Campground
Number of accommodations: 184
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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 (671)
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.
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
Duane A
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: B047, Loop: Loop B
Convenient, only campground within park right now. Shuttle stops short walk away. Very crowded, car from site next door was parked almost outside my tent. Not much shade, very few trees. The price you pay for camping at one of the most popular national parks. Still prefer this over one of the tourist campgrounds outside the park.
Lorin C
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: F017, Loop: Loop F
Loved it. Not too bad walking to the car. Love the views.
Ryan P
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: C027, Loop: Loop C
Was an awesome stay. Very clean, and well maintained. Definitely coming back.
Michael W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: D016HC, Loop: Loop D
While I didn't end up staying at my campsite that I had reserved because the heat was 90 degrees at 8:00PM, the convenience and set up of the website for reservations and for keeping me aware of the status of fires in the areas was very good.
Brian R
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B
Great campsite. Super clean. Convenient to buses. Best restroom I have ever seen at a campground. Zion Outfitter showers were very nice. Certainly worth showering everyday. Only $4.
Timothy S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: Loop A
We loved visiting Zion and staying at Watchman Campground. Unfortunately, I chose unwisely on the time of year and it was extremely hot. The campground is well set up and had flush toilets and bathrooms to brush your teeth as well as decent access to potable water. It was fairly easy to wash dishes in the sinks by the bathrooms as well. Be prepared for squirrels and ants. They became a nuisance during our stay. The park is beautiful and easy to access various parts on the shuttle. In some ways this park has really become commercialized and popularized. I plan to visit again but in the off season to avoid the heat and crowds.
Anthony S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: D032, Loop: Loop D
Overall the campground was well kept, bathrooms were clean, happy to have a dishwashing station- good to see rangers patrolling in the evening and daytime.
Camping pad was sufficient in size for a 4 person tent, could have fit another if needed.
Didn't have any issues with people being loud at night.
I wish there were a couple more bathrooms and at least one option for showers in the campground areas, the only option for showers is to go into town.
It was fantastic to be able to walk to the shuttles at the visitor center, didn't need to drive at all during our stay.
It was sad to see the cotton woods dead/dying at our site, Im assuming thats from drought conditions, from images at the time of registration they looked healthy.
Mindy R
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A
Fabulous camp space, wonderful scenery. The campground is located close to trails, the visitor center, and the buses to explore the park.
Pete R
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: C027, Loop: Loop C
Always a great time at Zion
Michael R
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: B052, Loop: Loop B
Bugs are pretty bad. And afternoon rains slammed our tent.
Location Watchman Campground
Address:
S.R. 9
Springdale, UT, 84767
United States
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 miles (19 km) (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 miles (15.5 km) 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 miles (33 km) to the East Entrance of Zion National Park. Continue straight for 12 miles (19 km), 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 miles (33 km) to the East Entrance of Zion National Park. Continue straight for 12 miles (19 km), then turn left at the sign for Watchman Campground and Visitor Center. Stop at campground kiosk for directions to your campsite.
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
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
