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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.

Reservable190 sitesAccessibility info
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Tent only
Christina Adele Warburg Hon VUA Zion employee

Campsites

Standard with electric92
Standard, no hookups68
Walk-in18
Host/management6
Group tent areas6
Total190

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 99 ftRVs & trailersTents

Fees: Zion Group Site fees are $50, $90 or $130 per night based on the campsite capacity. Check the minimum and maximum capacity for each group site. Each group sites minimum required occupants vary.

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

Beginning June 7, 2026 , Zion National Park will enforce existing size and weight limits on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway (ZMCH) from Canyon Junction to the East Entrance. Vehicles exceeding 35'-9" in length, 7'-10" in width, 11'-4" in height, or 50,000 lbs. will not be allowed to travel through the park on the Zion Mt. Carmel Highway.

Campgrounds nearby

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.