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Watchman Campground

Zion National Park, Utah

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As of September 2026, Watchman Campground is a campground in Zion National Park, Utah with 184 campsites. Watchman Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Watchman Campground is located at 37.1986° N, 112.9864° W.

people allowed on 178 of 184 sites: 6
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 40

Watchman Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Sep 30 (1 site)Oct 1 (1 site)Oct 2 (2 sites)

1 site open on Sep 30 at Watchman Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 17:44 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum stay: 14 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Watchman Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Watchman Campground

Standard 178
Tent 6
Accessible 8
Hookups 92

What an RV fits

35–39 ft13 sites
40–44 ft20 sites
45–49 ft25 sites
50–54 ft13 sites
55–59 ft8 sites
60–64 ft4 sites
65–69 ft2 sites
70–74 ft1 site
75–79 ft1 site
85–89 ft1 site
90–94 ft1 site
95–99 ft3 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Canyon · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: hiking, climbing, offroad.

All sites at Watchman Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
A002	Loop A	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric	-
A003	Loop A	Standard	6	51 ft	Electric	-
A004	Loop A	Standard	6	49 ft	Electric	-
A005	Loop A	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric	Accessible
A006	Loop A	Standard	6	42 ft	Electric	-
A007	Loop A	Standard	6	48 ft	Electric	-
A008	Loop A	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric	-
A009	Loop A	Standard	6	49 ft	Electric	-
A010	Loop A	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric	-
A011	Loop A	Standard	6	99 ft	Electric	-
A012	Loop A	Standard	6	51 ft	Electric	-
A013	Loop A	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric	-
A014	Loop A	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric	-
A015	Loop A	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric	-
A016HC	Loop A	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric	Accessible
A017	Loop A	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric	-
A018	Loop A	Standard	6	48 ft	Electric	-
A019	Loop A	Standard	6	38 ft	Electric	-
A020	Loop A	Standard	6	41 ft	Electric	-
A021	Loop A	Standard	6	49 ft	Electric	-
A022	Loop A	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric	-
A023	Loop A	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric	-
A024	Loop A	Standard	6	39 ft	Electric	-
A025	Loop A	Standard	6	55 ft	Electric	-
A027	Loop A	Standard	6	55 ft	Electric	-
A028	Loop A	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric	-
A029	Loop A	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric	-
A030	Loop A	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric	-
A031	Loop A	Standard	6	39 ft	Electric	-
B001	Loop B	Standard	6	63 ft	Electric	-
B002	Loop B	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric	-
B003	Loop B	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric	-
B004	Loop B	Standard	6	58 ft	Electric	-
B005	Loop B	Standard	6	48 ft	Electric	-
B006	Loop B	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric	-
B007	Loop B	Standard	6	48 ft	Electric	-
B008	Loop B	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric	-
B009	Loop B	Standard	6	39 ft	Electric	-
B010	Loop B	Standard	6	96 ft	Electric	-
B011	Loop B	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric	-
B012	Loop B	Standard	6	41 ft	Electric	-
B013	Loop B	Standard	6	68 ft	Electric	-
B014	Loop B	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric	-
B015	Loop B	Standard	6	37 ft	Electric	-
B016	Loop B	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric	-
B017	Loop B	Standard	6	38 ft	Electric	-
B018a	Loop B	Standard	6	37 ft	Electric	-
B018c	Loop B	Standard	6	56 ft	Electric	-
B019	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft	Electric	-
B020	Loop B	Standard	6	55 ft	Electric	-
B021	Loop B	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric	-
B022	Loop B	Standard	6	79 ft	Electric	-
B023	Loop B	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric	-
B024	Loop B	Standard	6	37 ft	Electric	-
B025	Loop B	Standard	6	48 ft	Electric	-
B026	Loop B	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric	-
B027	Loop B	Standard	6	37 ft	Electric	-
B028	Loop B	Standard	6	38 ft	Electric	-
B029	Loop B	Standard	6	54 ft	Electric	-
B030	Loop B	Standard	6	39 ft	Electric	-
B031	Loop B	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric	-
B032	Loop B	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric	-
B033	Loop B	Standard	6	64 ft	Electric	-
B034	Loop B	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric	-
B035	Loop B	Standard	6	72 ft	Electric	-
B036	Loop B	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric	-
B037	Loop B	Standard	6	54 ft	Electric	-
B038	Loop B	Standard	6	66 ft	Electric	-
B039	Loop B	Standard	6	64 ft	Electric	-
B040	Loop B	Standard	6	61 ft	Electric	-
B041	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft	Electric	-
B042	Loop B	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric	-
B043	Loop B	Standard	6	57 ft	Electric	-
B044	Loop B	Standard	6	99 ft	Electric	-
B045	Loop B	Standard	6	53 ft	Electric	-
B046	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft	Electric	-
B047	Loop B	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric	-
B048	Loop B	Standard	6	41 ft	Electric	-
B049	Loop B	Standard	6	58 ft	Electric	-
B050	Loop B	Standard	6	88 ft	Electric	-
B051	Loop B	Standard	6	39 ft	Electric	-
B052	Loop B	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric	-
B053a	Loop B	Standard	6	38 ft	Electric	-
B053c	Loop B	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric	-
B054	Loop B	Standard	6	92 ft	Electric	-
B055	Loop B	Standard	6	54 ft	Electric	-
B056	Loop B	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric	-
B057	Loop B	Standard	6	42 ft	Electric	-
B058	Loop B	Standard	6	59 ft	Electric	-
B059	Loop B	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric	-
B060	Loop B	Standard	6	42 ft	Electric	-
B061	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft	Electric	-
C002	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C003	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C004	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C005	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C006	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C007	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C008	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C009	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C010	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C011	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C012	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C013	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C014	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
C015	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C016HC	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
C017	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C018	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C019	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C020	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
C021	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C022	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C023	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C024	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C025	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C026	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C027	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C028	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
C029	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-	-
D001	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D002	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D003	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D004	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D005	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D006	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D007	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D008	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D009	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D010	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D011	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
D012	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D013	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D014	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D015	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D016HC	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
D017	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D018	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D019	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D020	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D021	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D022	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D023	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D024	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D025	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D026	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D027	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D028	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D029	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D030	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D031	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D032	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D033	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D034	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D035	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D036	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D037	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D038	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D039	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
D040	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-	-
F001	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F002	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F003	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F004	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F005	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F006	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F007	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F008	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F009	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F010	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F011	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F012	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F013	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F014	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F015	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F016	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F017	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
F018	Loop F	Standard	6	-	-	-
E001	Zion Group Sites	Tent	30	-	-	-
E002	Zion Group Sites	Tent	30	-	-	-
E003	Zion Group Sites	Tent	40	-	-	-
E004	Zion Group Sites	Tent	40	-	-	-
E005	Zion Group Sites	Tent	15	-	-	Accessible
E007	Zion Group Sites	Tent	40	-	-	-

About Watchman Campground

Overview

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.

Recreation

Hikers can access three trails directly from the facility: the Watchman Trail, a moderate trail that ascends the peak behind the campground; the Archeology Trail, which offers a light hike to an archeological site nearby; and the Pa'rus Trail, a paved walking and biking trail that runs alongside the river, and the only trail in the park that allows dogs.

Although there are no rock climbing routes in the campground, many popular climbs are within a short shuttle bus ride into the main canyon.

Use of OHVs and ATVs is prohibited in Zion National Park.

Facilities

Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided at this facility. Tent-only (F-Loop), non-electric sites (C & D Loop) do not permit vehicles 19 feet and over or in combined length. Group sites (E-Loop) are also tent-only and can accommodate between seven and 40 people. Standard electric sites in A & B loops may be used for either tent or RV camping. There are no full-hookup campsites. Electric sites are all 30 amp, with only a handful of sites that supply 50 amp; a dump station with potable water is available at the entrance to the campground.

Natural Features

Zion is known for it's dynamic geologic history and Watchman Campground is no exception. Named for the rocky peak that rises above it, the campground is surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs that glow red and orange during sunrise and sunset.

The Virgin River, a narrow but powerful river that carved out the canyon over time, runs adjacent to the campground. Cottonwood trees surrounding the campsite turn golden in the fall. Most of the campsites are in partial to full sun, however in the Group sites (E-Loop) and the Walk-To sites (F-Loop) visitors may receive some shade under pergulas that are constructed over the picnic tables. Visitors can also cool off in the cold river when temperatures peak during summer.

Notice: The months of April and May bring an unusual infestation of Tent Caterpillars, which fall from trees onto tents, tables, and unsuspecting campers and can make it quite uncomfortable to sit outside. The months of July and August in particular bring a higher concentration of ants in the campsites, which seem to come out especially after the monsoons, but are present all summer long. Insecticidal treatment by visitors is not permitted.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Springdale has shopping, art galleries, restaurants, and a public library. Throughout the year, concerts, festivals, and parades are held in the town.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (435) 772-3837.

Charges & Cancellations

Individual Site: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you modify your reservation or change your stay dates. Cancelling your reservation prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time two nights before your stay will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Camping reservations cancelled the day before and day of arrival incur a $10 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee
If you need to cancel or modify your reservation after 12:00 am Eastern Time on the day of arrival you must contact campground staff at zion_watchman_campground@nps.gov.
Group campsite: Customers who cancel a group site reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

Rules and notices at Watchman Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Watchman Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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 to drive on Utah State Route 9 between the East Entrance and the campgrounds. Beginning June 7, 2026, vehicles exceeding 35'9" long, 11'4" tall, and 7'10" wide will not be allowed to travel through the park on the Zion Mt Carmel Highway. Large vehicles must enter and exit through the South Entrance (Springdale) to access the campground. Large Vehicles - Zion National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Generators are not allowed in the campground.

Hammocks : The use of hammocks and slacklines is 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.

Food and garbage must be stored properly at all times. Food should be stored inside a vehicle or inside the food storage locker provided on each site. 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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Watchman Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Watchman Campground?

Watchman Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Watchman Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Watchman Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Watchman Campground have?

Watchman Campground has 184 campsites.