Located near the park's south entrance, the campground is just a short walk from the main 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. Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided at this facility. Group sites E-Loop are also tent-only and can accommodate between seven and 40 people. 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. Visitor Comfort Stations closed for seasonal maintenance.
Identification: The primary occupant listed on the camping reservation must present a photo ID upon check-in at Zion National Park campgrounds. The name of the primary occupant cannot be changed once a reservation is made. This rule is in place due to the competitive nature of the location and to prevent visitors from re-selling their site. Zion National Park has vehicle size limits on the road between the East Entrance of the park and the campgrounds.
Length Limit: Single or combined vehicles over 50 ft. Height Limit: Vehicles taller than 13'1" are prohibited from traveling through the park between the East Entrance and the campground. Width Limit: Vehicles 7'10' in width or 11'4' in height or larger require one-lane traffic control through the Zion Mt.
Carmel Tunnel is open for over-sized vehicles from 8 a. Visit www. Carmel Tunnel operation hours. Food and garbage must be stored properly at all times. Food should be stored inside a vehicle or a lockable hard sided container. Garbage should be secured in the same way or be disposed of in the receptacles provided in the campground. Food is defined as food, drinks, toiletries, cosmetics, pet food and bowls, and any other scented items. Coolers, dirty stoves, grills, non-disposable tableware and cookware must be washed or stored in the same manner as food.
