NPS•Springdale, UT•16h from Austin

Zion NP — Watchman Campground

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$35/nt (non-electric) · higher w/ electric

Hookups

Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Mar–May, Sep–Oct

Reservations

Recreation.gov (6 months out)

Max Length

40 ft

Highlights

▶ Canyon mouth location — free park shuttle to Angel's Landing, the Narrows, and Emerald Pools from camp
▶ Electric hookup loops A & B with pull-through sites to 40 ft facing the Watchman formation
▶ Year-round operation; adjacent South Campground ($20/nt, no hookups) as a lower-cost alternative

Planning Notes

Approach via UT-9 from Springdale (west) ONLY — eastern Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway has a 35'9" total rig length restriction. Max 30 ft non-electric loops; 40 ft electric loops A/B. From Austin: ~16 hrs via I-10 W to I-15 N.

Contact: (877) 444-6777

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.