South Campground in UT -- Campground & RV Camping

South Campground is situated along the Virgin River near the south entrance of Zion National Park, shaded by cottonwood trees. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the campground provides tent and RV sites without hookups, alongside four group sites. Facilities include flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, fire pits, and a dump station. The location sits a short walk from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and shuttle system, with direct access to the Watchman Trail, Archeology Trail, and the paved, dog-friendly Pa'rus Trail.

Getting there: From Las Vegas, St. George or other points south on Interstate 15: Travel north to Exit 16, towards Hurricane. Follow State Route 9 east for 12 miles (19 km) to La Verkin and turn right to continue on State Route 9 towards Zion National Park. After passing through Springdale, arrive at South Entrance of Zion. Take the second right after the entrance station. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite. From Salt Lake City, Interstate 70 or other points north on Interstate 15: Travel south to Exit 27, towards Toquerville. In 6.1 miles (15.5 km) turn left onto State Route 9 towards Zion National Park. After passing through Springdale, arrive at South Entrance. Take the second right after the entrance station. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite. From Grand Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Kanab or other points south on U.S. 89: Travel north to State Route 9. Turn left and follow State Route 9 west for 13 miles (33 km) to the East Entrance of Zion National Park. Continue straight for 12 miles (19 km), then turn left at the sign for South Campground. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite. From Bryce Canyon National Park, Panguitch or other points north on U.S. 89: Travel south to State Route 9. Turn right and follow State Route 9 west for 13 miles (33 km) to the East Entrance of Zion National Park. Continue straight for 12 miles (19 km), then turn left at the sign for South Campground. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite.

• Little separation from through roads or other sites here, a 124-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Bridge Mountain stands 2,857 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles east.
• Virgin River runs 0.1 mi off.
• 8 hike-in sites, with 23 on the water and most of them shaded.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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