Watchman Campground

Toxic Cyanobacteria Bloom

CAUTION: Many campsites in both South and Watchman Campgrounds are located near the North Fork of the Virgin River. Please be aware of toxic cyanobacteria in the river. 

 

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Watchman Campground Information

Watchman Campground is next to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, ¼ mile away from the South Entrance in Springdale, Utah. Tent and electric campsites are available year-round and group campsites are available from March through November. All sites include a place for a tent or RV, a picnic table, and access to a fire ring.

You need to make a reservation for all sites in Watchman Campground. There are no sites set aside for walk-up campers. You can make a reservation up to six (6) months in advance.

Campground Features

Cell Phone Reception	Camp Store	Amphitheater
Yes, Year-Round	No	Yes, Seasonal

Internet Connectivity	Ice for Sale	Laundry
No	No	No

 

Trash/Recycling Collection	Firewood for Sale	Dump Station
Yes, Year-Round	No	Yes, Year-Round

 

Food Storage Lockers	Staff On Site	Potable Water
No	Yes, Year-Round	Yes, Potable Water

FIRE/STOVE POLICY

No fires are permitted when Fire Restrictions are in place.

TOILET TYPES

• Flush Toilets - year round

SHOWER TYPES

• None

 

Operating Hours and Seasons

Open today: 24 hours

• Sunday: Open 24 hours
• Monday: Open 24 hours
• Tuesday: Open 24 hours
• Wednesday: Open 24 hours
• Thursday: Open 24 hours
• Friday: Open 24 hours
• Saturday: Open 24 hours

DESCRIPTION

Watchman Campground remains open all year, with reduced availability in winter. All sites in Watchman Campground require reservations. You can see real-time availability year-round on recreation.gov

CLOSURES & SEASONAL EXCEPTIONS

The campground is generally open on all holidays. If reservations are not available (i.e. if the campground is full), you will see that there is no availbility on our reservation site at recreation.gov.

Learn about seasonal facility hours and current conditions. 

Fees

• Electric Campsites  - $45.00

Generators are not permitted, but 95 campsites have electrical hookups. Reserve an electric campsite if you need power.

• Tent Only Noneletric Campsites - $35

There are 69 campsites that are for tents only with combined vehicle length less than 19' (5.8 m). There are 18 Tent Only, Walk-in campsites. These sites are a short walking distance from parking.

• Group Campsites

There are 6 group campsites that are limited to one site per affiliated group at a time with a seven day per stay limit. The sites can accommodate from 9 to 40 campers. The group campsites are tent only. RVs, camping trailers, and pop-up campers are not permitted. Cost $50.00 per night for 7-12 people, $90.00 per night for 16-25 people and $130.00 per night for 26-40 people.

• Accessible Sites

There are a handful of accessible sites in the Watchman Campground with both electric and nonelectric sites available. These follow the pricing for those types of sites, with discounts for Access Pass holders. 

Contact Information & Directions

EMAIL ADDRESS

Send this campground an email
General park questions may be emailed to [e-mail].

PHONE NUMBER (VOICE)

[phone]

DIRECTIONS

Watchman Campground is located next to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, ¼ mile away from the South Entrance at Springdale, Utah. Follow the signs after entering the park.

Read more about travel to Zion National Park.

Additional Information & Regulations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All services are available in Springdale, Utah, one half-mile away.
There are no full-hookup campsites; a dump station is available for campers. Dump station and refill station are available to non-campers for a $5 fee. 
Shaded/tree sites can only accommodate vehicles with maximum height of 12' 6" (3.81 m).
There are 18 Tent Only, Walk-in campsites. These sites are a short walking distance from vehicle parking and are ideal for bicyclists and backpackers.
Electric campsites are available in Loops A and B.
Nonelectric campsites are are in Loops C, D, and F.

Group Campsites:
There are 6 group campsites that are limited to one site per affiliated group at a time with a seven day per stay limit. The group campsites are tent only sites. RVs, camping trailers, and pop-up campers are not permitted to camp in these sites. Hammocks are not allowed in group sites. The sites can accommodate 7 to 40 campers. E1 holds 15-30 people and is $130.00/night, E2 holds 15-25 people and is $90.00/night, E3 and E7 holds 20-40 people and is $130.00/night, E5 holds 7-15 people and is $50.00/night.

REGULATIONS

- Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Generators are not permitted at any time.
- Do not move picnic tables.
- Tents and vehicles must not be on vegetation.
- No fires are permitted when fire restrictions are in place.

Please refer to Campground Map and Regulations document at the bottom of the page for information about food storage, recreation equipment, and more.

 

Reservations

You can make reservations at Watchman Campground up to six (6) months prior to your arrival date online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations are strongly suggested since the campground is full nearly every night during the reservation season.

 

 

Watchman Campground at Zion National Park Map

Credit: National Park Service

Watchman Campground Map and Regulations (PDF 0.4 MB)

 

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