Watchman Campground
Watchman Campground is a national park campground in Utah. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 37.19861, -112.98639
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Evening Programs, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Star Gazing, Swimming Site, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-772-3837
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
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 a
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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 | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $35–$130 | — |
| Watchman Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| South Campground (Ut) | National park campground | 0.2 mi | — | Electric |
| South Campground | National park campground | 0.4 mi | $35 | — |
| Zion Canyon Campground and RV Resort | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 1 - West Temple Veiw Camp | Free campsite | 3.9 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.