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| Location | Springdale, Utah |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$130/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (4758 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 99 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 159 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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This weekend · Availability not currentLast checked Oct 23 on Recreation.gov; check dates on their site
Watchman Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Springdale. It lists 159 RV or RV/tent sites and 24 tent sites for rigs up to 72 ft. 91 sites have electric. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Last checked Oct 23 on Recreation.gov: availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.
Opens site B001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site F001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site A002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site B002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site C002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site F002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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Last checked Oct 23 on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 186 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| D015 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| D014 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| C028 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| F013 walk to | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| B050 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $45 |
| Nonelectric Scan and Pay standard nonelectric | W | W | $35 |
| C003 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $35 |
| D003 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D025 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (4,758 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Fantastic surroundings and convenient to the shuttle!!”
“Great site. Next to the visitor center. Easy access to bus rides”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 72 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Watchman Campground sits just inside Zion's south entrance, a short walk from the Visitor Center, the canyon shuttle stop and the small, art-filled town of Springdale. The campsites lie along the Virgin River at the base of the Watchman, the rocky peak that gives the campground its name; sandstone walls in shades of cream, pink and red flank the site and light up at sunrise and sunset. From here you can step onto three trails without driving: the Watchman Trail, a moderately steep climb to viewpoints above the campground; the short Archeology Trail to a local site; and the Pa'rus Trail, a paved riverside route that's open to bikes and the only park trail that allows dogs. Many of Zion's classic climbs and longer hikes require a short shuttle ride into the main canyon (shuttles operate seasonally and are required for most canyon access from roughly March through November). In addition to hiking and climbing, the campground is convenient for biking along the river, wildlife viewing among cottonwoods that turn gold in autumn, and quick dips in the cold river on hot summer afternoons. The campground has 184 sites in all: 160 that accommodate both RVs and tents and 24 tent-only sites. Sites are arranged in six loops: Loop A (29 sites) and Loop B (63 sites) contain the standard electric spots suitable for tents or RVs; Loops C (28 sites) and D (40 sites) are non-electric and do not permit vehicles 19 feet and over (or that length in combined vehicles); Loop F (18 sites) is walk-to tent-only camping, and the Zion Group Sites (6 sites, the E loop) are tent-only group areas that hold between seven and 40 people. Basic campground services include toilets, drinking water, and picnic tables; there are no full hookups, but most electric hookups are 30-amp (a handful of 50-amp sites exist) and a dump station with potable water is located at the campground entrance. Watchman also posts seasonal advisories you should plan for: tent caterpillars can drop from trees in April and May, and ants are especially numerous after summer monsoons in July and August (visitors may not apply insecticidal treatments). Watchman is open year-round with reservations available six months in advance; a $10 service fee applies to reservation modifications, cancellations generally carry a $10 fee (cancellations the day before or day of arrival also forfeit the first night's fee), group-site cancellations within 14 days incur a $10 service fee and forfeit the first night, and group fees run $50, $90, or $130 per night depending on capacity. For campground-specific questions call (877) 444-6777 or, if you must change or cancel after midnight Eastern Time on your arrival day, email zion_watchman_campground@nps.gov.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 72 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Las Vegas (Harry Reid International (LAS)), about 143 mi straight-line from Watchman Campground. RV rentals in Las Vegas
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Pick up in North Las Vegas| D010 standard nonelectric |
| R |
| R |
| $35 |
| C005 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C007 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $35 |
| C016HC standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D005 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D018 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D027 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C015 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C002 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $35 |
| D012 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D031 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D013 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D024 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C011 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D020 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C027 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C004 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C020 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D001 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D009 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C009 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D036 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $35 |
| D002 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D032 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C010 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D029 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| D006 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C029 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C008 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C014 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
| C018 standard nonelectric | R | R | $35 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Watchman Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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