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Watchman Campground

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
184[1]
Nightly fee from
$35[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
64 ft[4]

Watchman Campground sits in Zion National Park, Utah, and is run by the National Park Service[5]. Recreation.gov lists 184 overnight campsites there, and sites are booked through Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

NPS lists the campground as open year-round in a normal year, though the D, E and F Loops may close for a season because of weather or upkeep[6]. Every site needs a reservation[6]. NPS lists 0 first come, first served sites[7]. You can book up to six months before you arrive, online or by phone at 877-444-6777[8]. Recreation.gov shows 92 standard electric sites, 68 standard nonelectric sites, 18 walk to sites and 6 group areas for tents only[1]. In the Recreation.gov records, 160 sites accept an RV or trailer and 180 accept a tent[9]. Group sites hold tents only and have no electric service, per NPS[10].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 184
Site types[1] 92 standard electric, 68 standard nonelectric, 18 walk to, 6 group tent only area nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[7] 184, 176 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 8
Hookups[12] electric 92, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 64 ft (median 19 ft)
Equipment[9] RV or trailer at 160 sites, tent at 180 sites
Pets[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[14] Allowed at 180 of 182 listed sites
Check-in[15] 12:00 PM
Check-out[16] 11:00 AM
People per site[17] 6 at most sites (6 to 40)

Camping fees

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

Site or fee Per night
Non-electric Campsites[2] $35
Electric Campsites[18] $45
Group Campsites (Small)[10] $50
Group Campsites (Medium)[19] $90
Group Campsites (Large)[20] $130

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Watchman Campground?
Yes. NPS says all sites require reservations, which open up to six months ahead on Recreation.gov[6][8]. NPS also notes the campground fills nearly every night in peak season[8].
Does Watchman Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov site details list 92 sites with electric hookups at 30 amp or 50 amp, and 0 sites with water or sewer hookups[12].
What is the longest RV allowed at Watchman Campground?
The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 64 feet[4]. NPS notes that the tent only nonelectric sites need a combined vehicle length under 19 feet[2].
Are dogs allowed at Watchman Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 184 campsites[13]. NPS asks owners to look after their pets and clean up after them[22].
Can I have a campfire at Watchman Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at 180 of 182 campsites with this detail[14]. Fires are not allowed when fire restrictions are in effect[22].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 184 overnight campsites at Watchman Campground: 92 standard electric, 68 standard nonelectric, 18 walk to, 6 group tent only area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Non-electric Campsites: $35 per night. National Park Service
  3. Watchman Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Watchman Campground: 64 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 19 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Watchman Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Zion National Park, Utah. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Watchman Campground is typically open year-round. The D, E, and F Loops may experience seasonal closures due to weather or maintenance needs. Check recreation.gov for current availability. All sites in Watchman Campground require... National Park Service
  7. NPS lists 184 sites at Watchman Campground: 176 reservable and 0 first come, first served, 92 with electric hookups. National Park Service
  8. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations for campsites at Watchman Campground can be made up to six months before your arrival date. Reserve sites online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. The campground is full nearly every night during the... National Park Service
  9. Permitted equipment at Watchman Campground: 160 sites accept an RV or trailer and 180 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Camping fee, Group Campsites (Small): $50 per night. National Park Service
  11. 8 of the 184 campsites at Watchman Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Hookups at Watchman Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 92 sites with electric hookups (30 amp, 50 amp), 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 184 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Watchman Campground: yes at all 184 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Watchman Campground: yes at 180 of 182 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-in time at Watchman Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-out time at Watchman Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Watchman Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 40). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Camping fee, Electric Campsites: $45 per night. National Park Service
  19. Camping fee, Group Campsites (Medium): $90 per night. National Park Service
  20. Camping fee, Group Campsites (Large): $130 per night. National Park Service
  21. Amenities at Watchman Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage... National Park Service
  22. NPS campground rules for Watchman 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.