Watchman Campground
Watchman Campground is a national park campground in Utah. The published nightly fee is $35–$130.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 37.19759, -112.98731
- Nightly fee
- $35–$130
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Reservations
- Book with the operator
- Website
- www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/watchman-campgro…
- Phone
- 4357723256
Amenities
- Potable water
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - year round)
- Dump station
- Cell reception (per NPS)
- Trash collection
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Watchman Campground
Watchman Campground is located next to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, ¼ mile away from the South Entrance in Springdale, Utah. Tent, RV, and group campsites are typically available year-round. All sites include a parking space, a picnic table, a fire ring, and space for a tent or RV/camper. All campsites in Watchman Campground require reservations. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites or 12 months for group sites. First-come, first-served sites are not available.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maverik · 28 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Capital Fuels · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 82 designated routes (47 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchman Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Watchman Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Electric |
| South Campground (Ut) | National park campground | 0.3 mi | — | Electric |
| Zion Canyon Campground and RV Resort | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| South Campground | National park campground | 0.5 mi | $35 | — |
| Campsite 1 - West Temple Veiw Camp | Free campsite | 3.8 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.