Can you reserve a site at Watchman Campground?

Yes, Watchman Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Watchman Campground have?

190 sites in total, of which 184 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Watchman Campground?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Watchman Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Watchman Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Watchman Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Watchman Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Watchman Campground

Campground · Utah · 184 bookable sites ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Zion National Park (National Park) · Open Access

184
Bookable sites: 99 ft
Max rig length: up to 40
People per site: 9
Accessible sites: 3,923 ft
Elevation

The Watchman, Zion National Park — Photo: Photo by Cheryl Decker · Recreation.gov

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) 772-7622.

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.

The facts

184 bookable sites
190 sites in total, including non-bookable
9 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 40 people per site
Loops: Loop A, Loop B, Loop C, Loop D, Loop F, Zion Group Sites

Site types

92 Standard Electric
68 Standard Nonelectric
18 Walk To
6 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
6 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

190 campsites at Watchman Campground

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
A001	Loop A	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	53 ft	6	🐾
A002	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	44 ft	6	🐾
A003	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	51 ft	6	🐾
A004	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	49 ft	6	🐾
A005	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	Riverfront	44 ft	6	♿ 🐾
A006	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	42 ft	6	🐾
A007	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	Riverfront	48 ft	6	🐾
A008	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	46 ft	6	🐾
A009	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	49 ft	6	🐾
A010	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	43 ft	6	🐾
A011	Loop A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	—	99 ft	6	🐾
A012	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	51 ft	6	🐾
A013	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	47 ft	6	🐾
A014	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	44 ft	6	🐾
A015	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	46 ft	6	🐾
A016HC	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	46 ft	6	♿ 🐾
A017	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	46 ft	6	🐾
A018	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	48 ft	6	🐾
A019	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	—	38 ft	6	🐾
A020	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	41 ft	6	🐾
A021	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	49 ft	6	🐾
A022	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	46 ft	6	🐾
A023	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	47 ft	6	🐾
A024	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	39 ft	6	🐾
A025	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	—	Slight	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
A026	Loop A	Management	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	—	40 ft	6	♿ 🐾
A027	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
A028	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	47 ft	6	🐾
A029	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
A030	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	43 ft	6	🐾
A031	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	39 ft	6	🐾
B001	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	63 ft	6	🐾
B002	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	46 ft	6	🐾
B003	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	47 ft	6	🐾
B004	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	58 ft	6	🐾
B005	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	48 ft	6	🐾
B006	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	52 ft	6	🐾
B007	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	48 ft	6	🐾
B008	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	52 ft	6	🐾
B009	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	39 ft	6	🐾
B010	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	—	96 ft	6	🐾
B011	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	43 ft	6	🐾
B012	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	41 ft	6	🐾
B013	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	68 ft	6	🐾
B014	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	44 ft	6	🐾
B015	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	37 ft	6	🐾
B016	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	47 ft	6	🐾
B017	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	38 ft	6	🐾
B018a	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	37 ft	6	🐾
B018b	Loop B	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	39 ft	6	🐾
B018c	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	56 ft	6	🐾
B019	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
B020	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
B021	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	—	—	43 ft	6	🐾
B022	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	79 ft	6	🐾
B023	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	47 ft	6	🐾
B024	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	37 ft	6	🐾
B025	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	48 ft	6	🐾
B026	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	52 ft	6	🐾
B027	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	37 ft	6	🐾
B028	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	38 ft	6	🐾
B029	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	54 ft	6	🐾
B030	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	39 ft	6	🐾
B031	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	44 ft	6	🐾
B032	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
B033	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	64 ft	6	🐾
B034	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
B035	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	72 ft	6	🐾
B036	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	52 ft	6	🐾
B037	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	54 ft	6	🐾
B038	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	66 ft	6	🐾
B039	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	64 ft	6	🐾
B040	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	61 ft	6	🐾
B041	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
B042	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	52 ft	6	🐾
B043	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	57 ft	6	🐾
B044	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	—	99 ft	6	🐾
B045	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	53 ft	6	🐾
B046	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
B047	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	46 ft	6	🐾
B048	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	41 ft	6	🐾
B049	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	58 ft	6	🐾
B050	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	—	88 ft	6	🐾
B051	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	39 ft	6	🐾
B052	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	43 ft	6	🐾
B053a	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	38 ft	6	🐾
B053b	Loop B	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	54 ft	6	🐾
B053c	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	43 ft	6	🐾
B054	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	—	92 ft	6	🐾
B055	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	54 ft	6	🐾
B056	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
B057	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	42 ft	6	🐾
B058	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	59 ft	6	🐾
B059	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	44 ft	6	🐾
B060	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	42 ft	6	🐾
B061	Loop B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
C001	Loop C	Management	—	—	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C002	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C003	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C004	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C005	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C006	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C007	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C008	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C009	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C010	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C011	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C012	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C013	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C014	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	♿ 🐾
C015	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C016HC	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	♿ 🐾
C017	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C018	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C019	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C020	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	♿ 🐾
C021	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C022	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C023	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C024	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C025	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C026	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C027	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C028	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
C029	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D001	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D002	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D003	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D004	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D005	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D006	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D007	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D008	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D009	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D010	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D011	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	19 ft	6	♿ 🐾
D012	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D013	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D014	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D015	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D016HC	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	♿ 🐾
D017	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D018	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D019	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D020	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D021	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D022	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D023	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D024	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D025	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D026	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D027	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D028	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D029	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D030	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D031	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D032	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D033	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D034	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D035	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D036	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D037	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D038	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D039	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
D040	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F001	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F002	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F003	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F004	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F005	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F006	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F007	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F008	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F009	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F010	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F011	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F012	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F013	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F014	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F015	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F016	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F017	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
F018	Loop F	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	19 ft	6	🐾
E001	Zion Group Sites	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	—	—	Drive In	—	19 ft	30	🐾
E002	Zion Group Sites	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	—	—	Drive In	—	—	30	🐾
E003	Zion Group Sites	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	—	—	Drive In	—	—	40	🐾
E004	Zion Group Sites	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	—	—	Drive In	—	19 ft	40	🐾
E005	Zion Group Sites	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	—	—	Drive In	—	—	15	♿ 🐾
E006	Zion Group Sites	Management	—	—	—	Drive In	—	—	40	🐾
E007	Zion Group Sites	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	—	—	Drive In	—	—	40	🐾

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. All large vehicles exceeding any of the outlined dimensions will be required to enter and exit through the South Entrance of Zion National Park in Springdale, UT in order to access Watchman Campground. Please follow the link below for more information.

Large Vehicles - Zion National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

37.19861, -112.98639 · 37°11'55.0"N 112°59'11.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 100°F in Jul, down to 53°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	54	58	66	73	84	95	100	98	91	78	64	53
Low °F	30	34	39	44	53	62	70	69	61	49	37	29
Precip in	2.0	2.1	2.0	1.2	0.8	0.2	1.1	1.6	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

Bridge Mountain over Kiosk — Photo: Christina Adele Warburg Hon/Zion V.U.A. employee · Recreation.gov

Zion map — Photo: Zion VIS · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Watchman Campground

Can you reserve a site at Watchman Campground?: Yes, Watchman Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Watchman Campground have?: 190 sites in total, of which 184 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Watchman Campground?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Watchman Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Watchman Campground.
Does Watchman Campground have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Watchman Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Watchman Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-11.

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