Watchman Campground
Zion National Park
Write a Review Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT 84767 435-772-3256 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.1964, -112.9885
Overview of Watchman Campground
Reservations are required year-round. No generators allowed. Some sites can accommodate RVs and trailers with a combined max length of 50 ft.
Food and garbage must be stored inside a vehicle or a lockable hard-sided container.
Last Price Paid: $15
Reported by Fentonbill on 7/27/2024
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by marcot1 on 5/22/2018
Number of Sites 176
Pad Type dirt
Reservations yes
Elevation 3,904 ft / 1,189 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Watchman Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 435-772-3256
Tanner asked on 1/13/2023
Does anyone know if loops c&d (non-electric sites) allow trailers? I’m having a hard time figuring it out on the recr...
smallbirdbigworld asked on 9/25/2022
Does anyone know when they release the reservations for this campground? I know it's 6 months in advance, but on what...
CampieMcCamperton asked on 12/11/2023
Is there a nearby facility available to top freshwater tanks as well as dump black and grey tanks before entering the...
cowdogs asked on 3/3/2023
Is there electricity? If so how do you see which ones.
Thank you
Salty Turtle asked on 11/2/2022
Height Restrictions: I know this has been asked before, but has anyone recently been to Watchman with a 13' height?...
DrBob806 asked on 11/17/2021
I see on the NPS website that the height limit for Watchman campsites is 12' 6"... are there low-hanging branches? My...
From Gridlock To Boondocks asked on 4/29/2020
Do they have non electric sites for RVs or only tent campers? Website makes it seem like only tents
Reviews of Watchman Campground 79 people have reviewed this location.
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“Very nice National Park Campground ”
Reviewed 10/4/2018
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 9 |
| Site Number: | B45 |
Overall Rating
50 amp electric. No sewer or water at site. There is a dump as you enter.
Reservations almost a must!
Loop A has paved sites with new patio areas. Loop B has gravel sites. Next time we’ll try for A.
Bathrooms are in very good shape. No showers.
Easy walk to visitor center and town.
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KenneysSeeAmerica would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Close to everything”
Reviewed 7/29/2018
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | B10 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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When you stay in the campground you are only a short walk to the free shuttle, park store and information center, river and the town of Springdale. Not very many NP campground has electricity but this one does. Loop A has paved sites but Loop B does not. The only reason I mention this is the wind kicks up in the afternoon and blows ... more
When you stay in the campground you are only a short walk to the free shuttle, park store and information center, river and the town of Springdale. Not very many NP campground has electricity but this one does. Loop A has paved sites but Loop B does not. The only reason I mention this is the wind kicks up in the afternoon and blows the dust. Most campsites are shaded making it seem cooler during our stay from June 14 thru June 19.
On the Road Again would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nice Campground But Closed Bathrooms”
Reviewed 7/9/2018
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Loop B 009 |
| RV Length: | 19' |
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I booked our spot quite a bit in advance, so we would be close to the facilities. When we got there the closest bathroom was closed. The ranger explained that they had to close some of them because they couldn't get any of the rangers to volunteer to clean them. I'm not sure I would jump at the chance to "volunteer" to clean public res... more
I booked our spot quite a bit in advance, so we would be close to the facilities. When we got there the closest bathroom was closed. The ranger explained that they had to close some of them because they couldn't get any of the rangers to volunteer to clean them. I'm not sure I would jump at the chance to "volunteer" to clean public restrooms either. Although a sign on the door said they would open again in May, the ranger said he wasn't sure if that would happen. One thing that would have made the trek to the bathroom more bearable was if they would have turned on the water at the dishwashing sink outside the restroom. The facilities we were able to use were clean. No showers. Watchman is very conveniently located near the Visitors' Center and Shuttles.
mikelcesc would stay here again
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“Amazing view and large private site. ”
Reviewed 5/22/2018
| Days stayed: | 6 |
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| Site Number: | B37 |
| RV Length: | 42' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
Staying in the park within walking distance of the visitor center and shuttle busses is a great way to avoid the lines at the front gate. Site was level and was surrounded by a wall of trees that provided a good sense of privacy. Water is available at the bathroom (outside spigot) or at the dump station located near loop a. Electr... more
Staying in the park within walking distance of the visitor center and shuttle busses is a great way to avoid the lines at the front gate. Site was level and was surrounded by a wall of trees that provided a good sense of privacy.
Water is available at the bathroom (outside spigot) or at the dump station located near loop a. Electricity at our site was 20/30 amp at 121 volts.
Verizon LTE coverage was spotty at best flipping between LTE, 3G, and 1x at random on my iPhone 6s. Browsing was tolerable but latency was up in the 800ms range and pings to google.com resulted in 20-30% packet loss.
My mifi with external antenna pointed at the closest tower provided a solid 5mb/s down, 120ms ping times and about 2% packet loss to google.com.
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marcot1 would stay here again
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“National Park camping at its finest! ”
Reviewed 3/12/2018
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | B52 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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When visiting national parks we love staying inside the park. The convenience of being able to walk to the visitor center, shuttle stop, and even into town for supplies and tasty pizza is hard to beat. But then you throw in a scenic campground with generously sized sites alongside a river and things get even better. Love this campgroun... more
When visiting national parks we love staying inside the park. The convenience of being able to walk to the visitor center, shuttle stop, and even into town for supplies and tasty pizza is hard to beat. But then you throw in a scenic campground with generously sized sites alongside a river and things get even better. Love this campground! Be sure to reserve early as the sites fill up fast.
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WatsonsWander would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nicer than most National Park campgrounds.”
Reviewed 2/1/2018
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here Thanksgiving 2016. Sites are decently spread out, we had hookups. It's nice to be inside the park boundary due to the amount of traffic on a daily basis waiting to get into the park. A lot of the sites have little plateaus of differing elevation, which is a nice touch. I get the feeling there's no avoiding the crowds... more
We stayed here Thanksgiving 2016. Sites are decently spread out, we had hookups. It's nice to be inside the park boundary due to the amount of traffic on a daily basis waiting to get into the park. A lot of the sites have little plateaus of differing elevation, which is a nice touch. I get the feeling there's no avoiding the crowds at this campground. There was some shade, but not much. Would have been pretty rough during the summer.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful location, excellent amenities, close to everything”
Reviewed 10/18/2017
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | B039 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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The scenery is just stunning. The price for our side (30 amp) was $30 per night, but with our senior discount, we only paid $15. We also have a lifetime Senior Pass so we didn't have to pay the entrance fee (which is minimal anyway). Campsites are clean, level, and well laid out. We would have preferred a little more privacy but overal... more
The scenery is just stunning. The price for our side (30 amp) was $30 per night, but with our senior discount, we only paid $15. We also have a lifetime Senior Pass so we didn't have to pay the entrance fee (which is minimal anyway). Campsites are clean, level, and well laid out. We would have preferred a little more privacy but overall it was a great location. Bathrooms feature flush toilets and sinks. There is a separate outside sink for washing dishes. Quiet times are strictly enforced, which we appreciate. Camp stewards do a fantastic job of keeping an eye on things while not being intrusive. The shuttle is just brilliant. It runs every few minutes and takes you to all the sites. We never even saw our car, except in camp, for the entire visit. Staff at the visitor's center are knowledgeable and very happy to suggest hikes/activities. We will definitely be back.
KatFieler would stay here again
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“Love, love, love Watchman Campground and Zion NP”
Reviewed 9/16/2017
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | B-43 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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Actual stay August 29, 2017. Watchman campground is a great location for exploring Zion NP. Cost of campsite was $15 with our senior pass, regular price $30 per night. A dump station and potable water are just pass the range station. Our campsite B-43 is not ideal for an RV or travel trailer. Picnic table and fire pit were on the driv... more
Actual stay August 29, 2017. Watchman campground is a great location for exploring Zion NP. Cost of campsite was $15 with our senior pass, regular price $30 per night. A dump station and potable water are just pass the range station. Our campsite B-43 is not ideal for an RV or travel trailer. Picnic table and fire pit were on the driver side. Better suited for tent camping. Weather was warm in late August and this site is fully exposed to the west in the late afternoon. Very little shade. Site A-10, B09 or B11 might be a better bet. Do your research before you choose your site. Bus system in Zion NP and the town Springdale is outstanding. Nicely done.
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Wild Ones would stay here again
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“Peaceful Campground With Easy Access To Hiking ”
Reviewed 6/26/2017
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | D29 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Class A) |
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We love staying inside the national park campgrounds. While there is a high cost - the headaches of not having to sit in traffic at the gate every morning or worry about parking is worth it! We were on the river, and could hear it but not see it without walking over the path (a path goes along the river between the back of the site... more
We love staying inside the national park campgrounds. While there is a high cost - the headaches of not having to sit in traffic at the gate every morning or worry about parking is worth it!
We were on the river, and could hear it but not see it without walking over the path (a path goes along the river between the back of the site and the river). There are a few other sites that are truly on the river with 'dip your toes in the river access' farther down the loop.
Picnic table, fire ring and freshly laid red gravel that was fairly level. We had 30 amp electric and easy access to water. Restrooms are nice, but no showers. There is a dish washing tub for tenters to use.
Hosts are onsite and seen often running around cleaning sites. Garbage is nearby - but no recycle.
We loved the quick walk to the visitor center for catching the early buses to hit the trails. Evenings spent in the shadow of the Watchman and watching the light play off the canyons - priceless!
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2WanderAway - Shannon would stay here again
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“Serene and tranquil setting next to running river”
Reviewed 6/2/2017
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | B |
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We drove from Bryce to Zions which was a relatively short drive 1.5 hours. Entering from Highway 9 we drove drive through a very long tunnel and was greeted by sheer walls of sandtone. It was truly amazing The campground was off the main round but I didnt hear the cars. We were in Loop B at a site closest to the river and it was ... more
We drove from Bryce to Zions which was a relatively short drive 1.5 hours. Entering from Highway 9 we drove drive through a very long tunnel and was greeted by sheer walls of sandtone. It was truly amazing
The campground was off the main round but I didnt hear the cars. We were in Loop B at a site closest to the river and it was heavenly to hear the water running at night. Sites are spaced nicely with even amount of shade from trees and clearing for sun. There is a trail along the river to walk to the grocery store if you need any provisions just make sure you have your campsite receipt to re-enter. Bathrooms were clean and there were exterior sinks for dishwashing.
I have Verizon and cell coverage was good. Stayed in late April
Highly recommend Watchman!
may510 would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- group sites
- ADA Accessible
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
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