Watchman Campground
S.R. 9, Springdale, UT, 84767
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Springdale, UT, 84767 - Phone (435) 772-3256
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Chuck C.
We stayed here in our RV in loop A. We reserved 6 months ahead to get a riverside spot. We discovered that you can't actually see the river form the riverside spots. It has a large burmed bank to prevent flooding and it's 100 feet from your site to the edge of the river. You are also looking right at the hotel across the river, but not that big of a deal. People regularly cut through our site to get to the river too. The site (A-009) was very nice and did have shade and plenty of space with our little 23' RV (It would have fit a 30'+ RV easy). The bathrooms were VERY nice but lacked showers. They were clean and almost new. The visitor center is 100 yard walk, nice! You can walk across a foot bridge to the local grocer, ice cream, outdoor shop, etc. or even hop the FREE shuttle into town form right there. All in all I say this is a nice site except for the usual lack of showers. We payed $20 a night and that was for a riverside space with power hook-ups (no water).
(4)Molly H.
Ugh, terrible campground. I don't get the good reviews. I suppose it could be nice if you are in an RV. Usually National Park campgrounds are nice with shaded sites, and most importantly - showers. At Watchman, the sites are extremely close together. Only a few have shade, and there is construction going on all over the place. As a result, we had to walk (I kid you not) about 1/4 mile to the bathrooms. This was also the only spot to get water or dump the trash. You had to walk through a construction site to get there! Full disclosure, we did have a different site booked but when we got there we found it infested with caterpillars (apparently that can be a problem this time of year). My friend was so grossed out we asked to be switched and there were only sites left right next to construction. Still, after paying $20 (no electricity, and no showers, or shade) I was very disappointed.
(1)David C.
Sweet location for a sweet U.S. National Park. The park is extremely well maintained. The bathrooms are old and do not have showers or hot water. You have to go into Springdale to get hot showers and it's $5/person for a shower. The campground is set right at the base of Zion and the camp sites are very spacious. We had spot A8 and we had foliage between all our neighbors, so it was awesome. I'll definitely be going back to Zion and Watchman campground.
(5)Rebecca S.
we had an absolutely awesome site - #B19 in the RV area. we tented it there for two nights there and had an amazing view. our site was about as private as a campground site gets and the rangers were friendly - no enforcement junkies here. the restrooms were clean, but i was sad there were no showers. the visitor's center and park shuttle stop was a short bike ride away - easily walking distance. the zion spring water, available at the visitor's center, was amazingly good. we biked out of the park to a cafe in springdale one morning for coffee. this campground is totally convenient for everything in zion. i'm definitely a fan!
(4)Kelly R.
My number one piece of advice is book really far in advance! Like months! Silly me thinking I could book a spot at such a popular location a week in advance! Yikes. We were initially planning on going to the other campground that was first come first serve, but so very luckily my boyfriend checked the night before and someone had made a last minute cancellation and we were able to get two nights! I'm telling you, save yourself the stress and book as soon as you plan your dates for Zion. The campground the first night was pretty quiet but the second one ( a Thursday night) felt like a night at Coachella. Lots of screaming kids and loud music coming from cars. We heard a lot of people yelling "chug chug chug!" For about an hour. Hey I'm 24 and can appreciate a good party, but a lot of us are here to hike 8 hours the next day starting at 7am. Why the hell are you chugging anything? Thankfully we had a few flash floods that forced most partiers into their tent. Bring earplugs! And don't leave your tent open for fresh air in the morning. We were woken up by some hungry squirrels who did not care that there were people in the way. Also be prepared for any kinds of weather. We got pretty heavily rained on in the middle of July throughout the day. Honestly though, it's one of the most beautiful campsites you'll ever stay at. Enjoy!
(4)Dan B.
When a small group of old friends decided to invite me on their wild-hare trip to Zion, how could I refuse? And how could we not go camping in such a beautiful place? Some of the group wanted a more posh experience, so we split the trip: two nights camping; two nights in a motel. For the camping portion, we needn't have worried about the posh aspect. Watchman campground was one of the best I've ever been to: clean, beautiful, tidy. The campsites were well-organized, with a fire pit, new picnic table, level gravel area for tents, and spotless bathrooms. Even the other campground inhabitants were well-behaved and quiet. (Us?..maybe not so much on the second night). The major shortcoming was the lack of showers, as many others have pointed out. But I think this was by design - that way, people only stay a few nights max, making room for others. The other, minor shortcoming was that some of the sites were a little too close together for my taste. Privacy was a bit hard to come by. But the location could not have been better. A five-minute walk from the Zion main shuttle stop and visitor center. A minute further to a local grocery ( yelp.com/biz/canyon-mark… ) and a brewpub ( yelp.com/biz/zion-canyon… ). There was even a movie theater nearby, though we didn't partake with such beautiful views. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/watc… ) Our trip was off to a very good start.
(4)Shayla G.
Amazing Campground for our trip to Zion!!!! Campsite were well spaced out and in a beautiful setting. Walking distance to the visitor center and the Zion Park shuttles which take you to all the spots in Zion. Hiking trails start from the campsite as well. You can also walk out of the park into the town of Springdale if you want to in for dinner or drinks. We will definitely be going back!
(5)Leiann P.
Quite possibly one of my favorite campgrounds ever. The views from the sites are incredible and the trees give nice shade. Cleanest bathrooms and convenient dish washing station. Highly recommend staying here and enjoying one of my favorite National Parks!
(5)Amber O.
My first adult foray into camping the first weekend of May... and Watchman was an excellent start into it! You can't complain when you've got the stunning views of Zion poking through the cottonwood trees all around you. We had a tent spot with our car right next to us, which was nice for keeping everything locked up when we were off hiking. We were in Loop D Spot 13 and were close to the bathrooms - so nice when you're 4-months pregnant! The bathrooms were lighted at night and heated, so it made a nice reprieve from the drizzly weather while I took out my contacts and brushed my teeth at the sink. Love that I didn't have to venture behind a bush or in a portapotty too; gotta have flush toilets! Each spot had a little fire pit with a grate, though I have to admit that my camping culinary skills need a little improvement. :) Great for s'mores though! What's camping without s'mores?! (Note: no gathering wood in the park, so you have to buy firewood and such in Springdale. Best to come prepared for that and bring a little starter newspaper or something with you.) The bugs weren't nearly as bad as some reviews stated. And trust me, with my healthy fear of creepy crawlies, I'd be the first to let you know!! It could have been because of the rainy weather, but ants were what you'd expect, only a couple dozen caterpillar sightings during our 36 hours or whatnot, and a sole yellow jacket that flew away before he bothered anything. Had so much fun, and didn't really feel all that "on top" of other campers. We were nearby, for sure, but still felt like we had our space. Also a super close walk to the visitor's center to grab the shuttle for the hikes! Next step in acclimating to the camping world: bringing along two tiny tikes! Wish us luck... :)
(4)T Z.
Well run, clean campground. Walked up late in the day ~3:30 and they had a site that seemed to normally be part of a group site. Had a shared firepit for multiple tent site. Campground is extremely quite, seemed everyone was asleep by 9pm (probably after long day at Zion) and no one built a fire in the shared firepit and didnt seem like anyone had fires at other tent sites either. Very quite, good place to relax. The south campground seemed to have more shade though, there was almost no shade at Watchman
(4)Paolo D.
I was a little disappointed with Watchman. The site I had looked brand new. While this meant a nicely groomed camp site, it also meant no tree cover. Fortunately, it wasn't the time of year that this was a problem. But where oh where am I supposed to hang my hammock? The one thing I really enjoyed about my one night stay at Watchman? I walked down to the amphitheater for the nightly ranger-led talk. This one happened to be on black birds. It was quite educational. You can really tell when a ranger is passionate about what they do. This is something I appreciate.
(3)Chrissy O.
This placer was really nice because it had bathrooms! With running water! OMG OMG OMG WHY didn't my group decide to stay here the whole time. It was great you could use the restroom and it had T.P. and a sink with mirrors... oh the things you take for granted in life! Once you are deprived from them and you come to a place that even has some of those things.... AMEN! Everyone surrounding us was really nice, spoke, etc. People even invited us to partake in their Korean BBQ! It is a very friendly campground with grills, pits, etc. This was a new experience for me so I really enjoyed making smores for the first time, telling spooky stories, playing games like Mafia around the campfire, etc. I wish we had stayed here the whole 6 days... The sunsets and sunrises were great. And it was not that far to walk to a short hike. I forget the name of the trail but it is right there, at the camp, near where the buses and shuttles are parked...We did a small group night hike. Once you get up there you can see all of the stars all of the lights everything!!! It's awesome, and a bit rigorous but fun still. Don't go by yourself and make sure to have plenty of light (duh). But seriously, you can "fall off" at some points. Even though the leader said we were not very high up... I opted to do this hike instead of Observation Point at 6am,,, it was worth it. It was nice meeting fellow Californians, as well as people from out of the country!!! I would stay here again. :)
(5)Jennifer S.
We tent camped in March of 2013. Weather then can be unpredictable, but we hit it perfectly! We stayed at site 21, Loop D. WOW, what a view. sites come with a fire ring for cooking over the fire. Bathrooms have flush toilets with sinks and are heated. There is an outside sink for washing dishes. There are no showers and we were unable to find anyone in town (Springdale) that did have shower services no matter what we heard on-line. They have many places in town for buying wood, ice, etc. The tent sites were nice. While we were there, there were no leaves on the trees so there was minimal privacy. However, the view of the stars was mind blowing. Typical in that there were some really loud and inconsiderate people there that needed to be reminded about Quiet Hours, a few people with dog issues, but overall no issues.
(4)Tim C.
It's nature! Not really. It was my first camping this weekend. We were 15 people and it was awesome. For first time camper I'd recommend this place. I actually thought camping is really into the wild like in movies where you build your tent, shower in river, poop in bushes and take out your cookware and cook on the fire you just started with rubbing two wood pieces. Well, well sadly it wasn't as wild as I thought. But still it was very nice. The campsite is separated in many small sections for all campers. Each camp group will get their own spot with table, seats and a fire place. Besides there is space for your vehicle and up to 3 tents are allowed. You can either let the park rip you off and pay $5 for 5 min shower or so or you can just not shower at all, hop inside the river or squat and use the blue big faucets in front of the available restrooms. It was very convenient from here to Angels Landing and The Narrows by taking the shuttle bus. The visitors center is close by as well. Just have a great time while camping and try not to use plastic and keep this place clean. Plastic is a bitch and nature our friend.
(5)Katherine K.
The watchman campground makes camping a lot easier (especially for first time campers like my sister and me). They have clean bathrooms and a dish washing station and clean drinking water! Each site has it's own table and fire pits which make it convenient to cook for yourself. No showers so bring baby wipes! The location of the campground is great! It's right by both the Springdale shuttle and the Zion park shuttles so you have direct access to the city and the park, they come every 15 minutes or less.
(4)SÃ gar C.
The 2nd campground after our stay at the Yellowstone. The weather in the summers is perfect for night camping. The warm windy weather and star gazing gets back some childhood memories. The campgrounds are spacious and people around stay up quite late till mid-night compared to the campgrounds at Yellowstone, where after 10 pm you have quite hours. The soil is a bit hard here, so there could be some hassle to put up your tent. I would go hear again!
(5)Ron R.
Camped in Loop D site 21. Great view and ample shade; although your tent will be in the mid-day sun. Site had a tent pad large enough for two 12x17 tents and a driveway large enough for two full size trucks. Great place to camp. Lots of deer sightings from this site as well.
(5)Johanna W.
Absolutely beautiful campground! Minus one star for the lack if showers and camp store on the park. There are public showers right next to the brewery in town which is a short walk or drive. We didn't know this so when we asked and were told we had to go out of the park, my husband and I reacted as if it were an hour ride back out. It's not, it's literally right next to watchman so no biggie but the showers are expensive and dirty. Watchman campground, however, is absolutely amazing and stunning. We stayed in the group area and met a few people. I highly recommend it but make sure to reserve in advance.
(4)Brandon K.
Decent campground at Zion National Park, and the one where you can reserve ahead of time online instead of doing first come. Given that most, if not all, of the local hotels in Springdale are $100 plus, this is the only economical option in Zion, unless you want to stay in Hurricane and make the 30-45 minute drive into the park every day (which isn't bad either). The Watchman campground has all the usual facilities of a National Park campground with running water, picnic tables, firepits. The plus is that there are flushing toilets. One of the biggest downsides is that based on the location, the wind really picks up at night and can make it a rough night noise-wise. Maybe it's just my bad luck, but I always seem to stay when brisk winds are shooting through the canyon at night. But hey, you are out in nature enjoying it all in a beautiful national park, so it's not that bad. Enjoy the natural beauty!
(4)May C.
Great campground with Zion in your backyard. There are flushing clean toilets with running water and a picnic table and grill firepit at every campsite. Our site wasn't particularly shaded but that wasn't a problem since we didn't return until later in the evening. The only downfall is that there are no showers at Watchman hence the 4 stars. The closest showers are at Zion Outfitters which charges an insane amount at $5 for 5 mins...no thanks! We were told you could bathe in the Virgin River that runs right next to the campground with biodegradable soap. This campsite also gets really windy at night! The first night I woke up in the middle of night thinking there was a thunderstorm rolling in but it was just the wind howling and hitting our tent.
(4)Tatiana S.
We had a group campsite in Watchman for spring break. It is a spectacular place. Lots of space and beautiful scenery. Unbelievable views! The bathrooms are the nicest camping bathrooms I have ever seen! Very convenient to Springdale and the Zion shuttle. We will be back!
(5)Diana K.
Amazing location in Zion Natl Park. Right inside the park with beautiful views. Near the town of Springfield which is so cute and quaint. The camping spaces are perfect as well with nice clean bathrooms.
(5)Dino C.
Loved the location. Our tent was nestled on a pad surrounded by bushes so we felt separated from our neighbors. tent site had a table, metal container against animals, fire pit and tent pad itself seem to a hard sand at the top level, good for drainage when it did rain on us. Loved there was a bathroom nearby with a flushing toilet and running water! We walked to the Information Center since it wasn't a long walk. We rececommed it, but be sure to reserve your spot!
(5)Nicole W.
Amazing views! Super affordable. Clean bathrooms and dishwashing station. No showers in the park. The watchman site is walking distance to visitor's center and shuttle stops.
(5)Heather W.
ill rough it as much as any wilderness junkie...but give me newly remodeled bathroom with fully flushing toilets, seat covers, dual sinks/mirrors with a nice modern countertop in a HEATED bathroom, and you turned up my camping experience tenfold. there is just something about these modern technological luxuries that really improves camping. because i will make it known: I HATE PORT-O-POTTIES. i will actually pee behind a bush over using them, to be honest :) and as a contact wearer, these lovely bathrooms at watchman just make my life sooo much easier. there is no hot water, nor showers, however. but give me a flushing toilet and thats all i need. i can "rough" the lack of the rest. really loved this campground. open year-round, it was our only option for winter camping within zion. during the high season it is by-reservation, but low season it is first-come. in the winter it is also only 1/2 open with loop A & B...C-D april-oct. doing my research, i found out the B loop sites are next to the river, so if you enjoy the lovely sound and view of flowing water while you live in a tent for a few days i highly recommend staying there if you can. look on the map to see the best real estate: recreation.gov/camping/m… but avoid the few sites that are directly next to the public river access pathways, if you can. it wasnt an issue camping in the winter ( feb 16-18), but I read other reviews stating you will deal with tons of strangers walking right by your tent during the high season. we stayed at B47 which was a lovely spot directly across from the river path access and a few sites down from the restroom...perfect for being close but far enough away. really didnt have any choice, as arriving around 9pm Sat it was the LAST spot available in the B loop. really lucked out, and ended up with a great spot so I feel very fortunate. all of these spots are electric, but we paid the camping non-electic rate of $16 in the spot. if you want to use the electric ($18/night), they will activate it for you if you pay that rate. again, this is all based on camping in the low-season, so i dont know if you HAVE to pay the electric rate if you stay here in high-season. we never even saw the camp ranger during our stay and didn't have any issues. everything was very pleasant and all the other campers kept to themselves and were quiet. probably again the benefit of camping in "the cold" as there werent many families with children. sorry parents - your children like to scream and whine sometimes, and i like camping in peace :) speaking on the weather: it was great overall. the first night we arrived there were brutal chilly winds, but the 2nd night was fine. it definitely was cold after sunset and before the sun came overhead in late morning. get a nice fire going though, and it was fine. for the hot months, most of the B loop sites have plenty of tree shade. if you need things for camping: should you not be fully prepared the Sol Foods market is available to you...at a not surprisingly inflated price. here you can get "decent" bundles of wood for $7 and all groceries items. AVOID BUYING BEER THERE. insane mark-ups and more typical beer prices can be found at the chevron down the way. that chevron seems to have better quality firewood, too (but smaller bundles). oh, and dont buy into the "Utah alcohol %" being a ton lower, the difference is minimal. some things are a total ripoff (like cereal boxes being over $6) but we got stew beef and veggies to make campfire beef stew for around $6 total. the store is literally around the corner from the site so its very convenient. overall, i found this to be a great campsite with a good balance of being in nature but having access to "civilization." there are a good mix of single, group and RV sites and most all were "good spots." if you are needing a meal or coffee, Cafe Soleil is a great option. and if you are camping more than a few days and need a shower, you can head down the road and pay $5 for public showers.
(5)Trisha S.
Watchman Campground was one stop of many my husband and I made on our two week RV trip out west last year. We couldn't have asked for a better campground or area! There is, to my knowledge, two other campgrounds... one of which is inside the Zion National Park (also at the South entrance where we were) and the other is on the complete other side of it (about 45 mins from the south entrance) and has only 6 sites. It's free, but from what I understand, it's mainly for bikers or hikers to crash for the night and move on. We happened to be under a couple of huge trees that were absolutely beautiful. Shady enough to keep our rig cool during the day, but open enough at night to see the beautiful sunset and open sky. Right at dusk, you can see all the bats flying around in the treetops! Trust me, it's beautiful! They keep the bugs to a minimum (if that's possible). Be careful when booking under foliage though. Certain times of the year (mainly spring) are really bad for caterpillars. They have huge cocoons and they are everywhere! Then they turn to moths, so even after the cocoons are done, there are thousands of moths all over the place. We got there right as the cocoons were beginning to appear, so we didn't have much issue. But we have heard that they can become a real problem. Also the cottonwood tree's shed everywhere around that time of year. So prepare to live WITH nature, whether you are tent camping or RV camping! Our biggest issue was the ants. They were horrible! But first thing in the morning they were pretty much gone and after a certain time at night, they would just leave. We never did get bitten, but they were quite a sight! What else was quite a sight? The deer! They are so beautiful and they simply walk through the area like no one ever put a campground there! I walked to the bathhouse in the middle of the night, and when I walked back out my eyes were still adjusting to the darkness. I looked up and was literally one foot away from a huge doe! She looked at me and I looked at her... I put my hand over my mouth and in a flash she was just gone! It was AMAZING! I have video of three deer standing next to a family who were eating at their campsite. They just stood there and watched them eat like it was an everyday thing. As amazing as it was though, always be respectful of nature and animals! Do not feed them and realize that although they are probably a lot more used to us than they should be, they are wild and can hurt us or themselves if threatened. Keeping that in mind, I was in heaven seeing them so close! The sunsets were amazing over that huge cliff that's right beside the campground. The reds, purples and oranges of the cliff itself were spectacular! The campground is walking distance to the little shop and museum at the South Entrance, which is also where you can catch the bus into the park itself. They do not allow vehicles of any kind inside the park anymore, so you'll be taking the bus to every stop. We hiked every easy trail and a couple of the easy ones that turned to medium ones. The day before we left, we went through The Narrows. We got as far as the first slot canyon, made our way a couple miles in and then turned back. WOW! Be prepared, but if you do it, you'll never regret it! It was a hike I am very proud to say I accomplished and took some brilliant photos of! If you have the stamina, don't skip that one! Also, if you have the time or need a day to relax after hiking, head into the little town right outside the park. There are so many great people there. People who live there, people who just love to visit, photographaers, climbers, hikers, campers, old and young - it was so wonderful meeting so many different people in such a small area. And yet it was relaxing and not rushed or crowded. Cute shops too! It was a perfect trip!
(5)John G.
I've camped in Watchman on a few trips and each time it seems different. This trip was nice (quiet, lots of wildlife roaming around, nice quiet neighbors) but in past trips it has been bad (lots of litter, late night noise, dirty bathrooms). Sadly there are people who barely stray from the campground during their visit. We saw a group of 10 occupying one camp spot (6 is the max per spot) and they were loud and fairly rude. The campground ranger never addressed the issue despite it being brought to their attention by our camping neighbors and us. One of the best parts of Watchman is the proximity to the visitors center and town. It is just a short 10 min walk to the restaurants.
(3)Yann P.
We actually made reservation to the campground early in the week. the trouper outside of the camp ground was friendly and helpful. the site was good and clean with a fire ring and grill and a metal picnic table. the ground was filled with gravel making it hard to sleep on it alone, i would recommend a pump up bed in all camping situations, i think that saved my day and a good night sleep. the only thing is that the area is a little small and you are really close to the neighbor, there is no shower facilities and you have to travel at least 20 minutes to 1 hour to the closest shower station and quiet hours start around 9. at least you don't really have to worry about the bears or use of a bear locker. i really like this camp site it was well maintained but just a little small for tent only. regardless it was beautiful to see what our backyard looked like.
(4)Christina L.
This first-come, first-serve campground (& only one open during the winter) is adjacent to the Visitor Center & close to the market (firewood costs $6 per bundle). Make sure to pickup an envelope at the registration kiosk. You will need exact change. My friends J & A seleted campsite 4, which was spacious (made for a 50 ft trailer or RV). The campsite comes with the typical picnic table & firepit. I was pleasantly surprised to find an electrical outlet box! While my friends set up camp, I uploaded photos on Facebook! :) The bathrooms were flush with soap (I know, so fancy!) & an air dryer. Right outside was a faucet. Steps away, you could find the trash & recycling receptacles. It is an RV friendly site so keep that in mind. Everyone was extremely friendly & there were gorgeous views of the iconic red rock Zion is so well known for.
(5)J B.
I'll keep this one brief as most people have hit the major cons (no shade being the primary gripe and I'll concur with that. No showers, meh, I'm ok with roughing it for a little while.) and the major pros (the views. holy crow batman, for a scared little chickie from jersey who usually sees 4 stars...ok 2, 2 are usually satellites, it was amazing!) Anyway, what I wanted to hit mostly was checking in late (post-11 PM) and the Loop C of Watchman experience. To the first: bf and I rolled into Watchman after almost 24 hrs of hellish travel (screw you Hertz and your crappy exhaust spewing Aveo!) and it was goddamned dark. We had never been here before, so we had no idea where to check in, I couldn't remember our site number (go me), which naturally led to cool heads and even tempers. Luckily, the ranger we found was super chill and super nice and assisted us in locating our name on the board and directing us toward our loop. Which brings us to the Loop C experience. Oh, Loop C. You give such grand views of Watchman and the stars, but you're hot enough to boil water left out in a gallon container. From what I was able to view of A&B, Loop C wins for best sky seeing and loses miserably for what little shade is to be had. Luckily we were pretty close to the bathrooms and even luckier, the bathroom didn't get a ton of traffic while we were trying to sleep. Overall, for 18 bucks a night this is a steal. Loop C is probably pretty awesome in earlier summer (May,maybe?) or late summer/early fall (September, maybe?) All in all, I'd go back and stay here again in a heartbeat. Take advantage of the shuttle system, it's a great way to get around both the park and Springdale. And the drivers are the nicest, sweetest people ever!
(4)Mimi C.
you'll either really like or dislike the campground depending on where you stay. watchman is the closest campground to zion's entrance and zion's national park visitor center. this is great because you can get to the shuttle station easily. note- zion no longer allows personal cars on its roads to its hikes. shuttles are now being used. they arrive quickly.. less than 5-10min apart. there are 3 campgrounds within this area -loop a,b,c. they do not have shower stations but they do have clean bathrooms and a spigot right outside the bathroom. bathrooms are lit and has a mirror (er.. if you care). no hot water and toilets are sit down flush toilets... smancy stuff (haha, i'm use to porta-potties at camps). loop a it gets all the traffic from the visitor center & entrance. i'd try to avoid staying near there if possible. loop b is pretty good. at the outer edge of the loop (b40's) ... there is a running river. you'll either really like it because you have a little private beach or hate it cuz it's quite loud when you're trying to sleep and people will walk by your campsite to get to the river. we stayed at b51 which was directly across the river so we didn't experience the foot traffic. each site comes equipped with a power outlet, campfire site and bench. i have no idea about loop c. hehe didn't go there. ;D campsite reservations are $16 and you can reserve online at recreation.gov *** look on the map online to see where you'll be staying, it's fairly detailed. also reserve online soon. we happened to be lucky and got the last possible spot open for a weekday! it is very very popular... i didn't see any construction going on.. must be done by now?
(4)Laura L.
I really liked this campground. I managed to book the only available spot on labor day weekend pretty much at the last minute. So lucky!! :D I was in loop B spot 12. It had plenty of shade which is great if you're in a tent. It's located by 2 or 3 restrooms which were all well stocked and clean. They don't have showers on site though. If you really need to their free shuttle can take you in to town where they have shower facilities. Our spot had an electrical outlet which was neat. However we had issues because our plug was bulky and hit one if the other outlets. It still worked but if you're not willing to bend your plug then take an extension cord. We had very strong winds at night. I don't know if it was just because of the light rain the following day or if it's just a windy area. So plan on taking stakes or weights just in case. If you're staying past your check out time park by the amphitheater which isn't timed parking. Oh and remember to take your entrance receipt with you if you go to town or they'll yell at you :(
(4)Jenya B.
The campground is really dusty and lacks shadow. The temperatures during the summer are really high and there is not a lot of space to hide from the sun and heat. There is no showers which makes things worst. The heat goes away only around 7 PM., so you need to plan your day ahead not to sit in a steamy tent. I guess this campground is perfect for RVs, but not that great for tents.
(3)Erica F.
I'm not a big camper but was here for labor day weekend and it was a good experience. I was with a large group and we had a site reserved in section1 of the group area. While it looks like they have updated and installed new,upgraded bathroom buildings in the other sections of the grounds, the biggest bummer is that the group areas were by the old bathrooms that were as yet unremodeled. the newer bathrooms had air hand dryers and were really nice on the inside. These new bldgs also had a utility sink to wash dishes at, whereas at our old ghetto bathrooms we had to stand at a water spout and wash dishes with the water splashing all over our feet, gross. There were a lot of trees in our area, and tons of picnic tables. No showers, but if u really want one go into town and pay $5 for 5 min at the Zion mountaineering school... It is worth it! The views when you wake up in the morning are unmatched. The camp location is great, it is a short walk to the visitor center to pick up the free shuttles into town or into the canyon. careful where u put your tent as there are lots of ants. I get it, I'm camping, but just to warn u! And the squirrels are voracious. Do not leave any food in soft bags or on the tables unless it's in a locked/hard sided cooler!
(4)Kittiapolis J.
Positive --- Stunning views, river that runs through the campground (loop B), clean bathroom, walking distance to Visitor Center where you can catch a shuttle to the rest of the Park, 5 minute drive to Springdale, Negative --- Unbearable heat, ants My girlfriend and I stayed for 2 nights during the Fourth of July week. We stayed in loop C. I made a reservation about 3 months in advance, but most sites were taken even back then. (some sites do not have shade, so make sure to check it when you make a reservation at recreation.gov ) Although the view and campsite were gorgeous, the heat wave killed our experience and that's why I'm giving a four star. One day, the temperature reached over 110F, and staying in shade on the campground was even intolerable. We were hoping that the temperature would cool down by 9pm but it did not so much. We slept naked with wet towl on our bodies to stay cool. The heat still kept me up the first night. Next morning, I overheard that a girl was leaving for Bryce Canyon (2 hrs drive from Zion and much cooler there due to higher altitude) because it was too hot for her dog to stay at Watchman. On the second night, we went to the river near loop B around 9pm to cool our bodies down. That helped us to sleep that night. Not once did we cook a meal. We lived on cold beer and sandwiches. Final note on the heat... remember that some people pay to be in a sauna to improve their health. So let me tell you - I'm completely clean and detoxified without costing a dime. Overall, we still loved Zion and what it offered, especially variety of challenging physical activities. I highly recommend to get up early like 6am to get on a trail to beat the heat. Then, plan to hit a restaurant or a movie theatre in Springdale in the afternoon to catch a break from the heat. Don't miss the Angel Landing and the Narrow hikes. We will definitely come back but probably at a cooler time.
(4)Doug K.
Great location. Brand new bathrooms that are perfectly clean and maintained. No showers - but you can go into town for showers if you need. Easy walk to the Visitor Center and the shuttle system that takes you into Springdale or deeper into the park itself. We didn't need to use our vehicle at all during our stay. Spent three different nights at this location - in three different spots. Each was in great shape. As mentioned - not too many spots with great shade - but we were there in an RV and all we needed was a pretty place with a plug :). The views from the campsite are spectacular. I found this resource when researching our trip - it has a picture of each spot of the campground - take a peak. picasaweb.google.com/par… find the Zion link and you can see the spots. We recommend hiking the Narrows from the bottom up and also the Angel's Landing hike. Amazing. Also take the tunnel over to the eastern side of the park and visit Bryce Canyon National Park.
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