Watchman Campground in UT -- Campground & RV Camping

Watchman Campground sits along the Virgin River near the south entrance of Zion National Park, directly framed by tall red and orange sandstone cliffs. The facility offers 30-amp electric loops for RVs or tents, non-electric drive-in loops, tent-only group sites with shaded picnic table pergolas, flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station. Three hiking routes start at the site: the Watchman Trail, the Archaeology Trail, and the paved, dog-friendly Pa'rus Trail. The Zion Canyon Visitor Center, park shuttle system, and the town of Springdale sit within walking distance.

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 first right after the entrance station towards the Visitor Center. After passing the Visitor Center, you will enter Watchman Campground. Stop at campground kiosk 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 first right after the entrance station towards the Visitor Center. After passing the Visitor Center, you will enter Watchman Campground. Stop at campground kiosk 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 Watchman Campground and Visitor Center. Stop at campground kiosk 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 Watchman Campground and Visitor Center. Stop at campground kiosk for directions to your campsite.

• Little separation from through roads or other sites here, a 184-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• The Watchman stands 2,616 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles south.
• Virgin River runs 0.1 mi off.
• 18 hike-in sites, with 2 on the water and most of them shaded.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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