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South Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
124[1]
Nightly fee from
$35[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
60 ft[4]

South Campground is run by the National Park Service in Zion National Park, Utah[5]. Recreation.gov lists 124 overnight campsites there, and they can be reserved online[1][3].

What to expect

NPS lists the campground as open seasonally, from about mid-March through October 31, and it closes for a time in winter[6]. Recreation.gov lists 106 standard nonelectric sites and 18 walk-to sites[1]. Recreation.gov lists 104 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 123 that accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 60 feet[4]. Recreation.gov shows 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[8]. The standard camping fee is $35 per night, and NPS notes that standard sites have a picnic table, a fire ring and a food storage box[2]. Reservations can be made up to 14 days before arrival, according to NPS[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 124
Site types[1] 106 standard nonelectric, 18 walk to
Sites (NPS count)[10] 124, 124 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 9
Hookups[8] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 60 ft (median 39 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 104 sites, tent at 123 sites
Pets[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[14] 12:00 PM
Check-out[15] 11:00 AM
People per site[16] 6

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Standard Campsites[2] $35

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does South Campground cost per night?
NPS lists the Standard Campsites fee at $35 per night[2].
Can I reserve a site at South Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says you can book up to 14 days ahead[9].
Are dogs allowed at South Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 124 campsite records with this detail[12]. NPS rules say owners must clean up after their pets[18].
Does South Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 124 campsites[8].
How long an RV can South Campground fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet[4]. Limits vary by site.

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 124 overnight campsites at South Campground: 106 standard nonelectric, 18 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Standard Campsites: $35 per night. National Park Service
  3. South Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at South Campground: 60 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 39 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. South Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Zion National Park, Utah. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): South Campground is open seasonally during spring, summer, and fall, typically from mid-March through October 31. The campground closes temporarily in winter. Listed exceptions: Winter Closure 2026-10-23 to 2027-03-14. National Park Service
  7. Permitted equipment at South Campground: 104 sites accept an RV or trailer and 123 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Hookups at South Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 124 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations for campsites at South Campground can be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations are available up to 14 days in advance. Park campgrounds are full nearly every night during the peak... National Park Service
  10. NPS lists 124 sites at South Campground: 124 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  11. 9 of the 124 campsites at South Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at South Campground: yes at all 124 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at South Campground: yes at all 124 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at South Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at South Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at South Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Amenities at South Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers:... National Park Service
  18. NPS campground rules for South Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.