Camping in Zion
- Campgrounds
- 3
- Sites
- 314
- Reservable
- 306
- Longest RV
- 40 ft
- 2 dump stations
- Cell service
- 2/3
- campgrounds
- From
- $25
- per night
Every campground
Sites, rules and amenities
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | RV max | Cell | Showers | Dump | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchman Campground | 184 | 176 | 0 | 40 ft | Yes | No | Yes | $35 | Reserve |
| South Campground | 124 | 124 | 0 | 40 ft | Yes | No | Yes | $35 | Reserve |
| Lava Point Campground | 6 | 6 | 0 | No RVs | No | No | No | $25 | Reserve |
When booking opens
Booking windows for campsites and lodges
Campground booking · Recreation.gov (National Park Service)
Watchman Campground
6 months
Standard sites can be reserved up to 6 months in advance. Open year-round.
“Watchman Campground is located by the park's South Entrance. The campground is open year-round, offering reservations up to six months in advance.”
Campground booking · Recreation.gov (National Park Service)
South Campground, Lava Point Campground
14 days rolling
Sites can be reserved up to 14 days (two weeks) in advance. Both campgrounds close seasonally.
“South Campground Reservations Check availability and make reservations on recreation.gov. Sites can be reserved up to 14 days in advance.”
Lodging booking · Zion Lodge (concessioner; phone 1-833-778-9290)
Zion Lodge
“Zion Lodge is the only lodging within Zion National Park.”
What the NPS says
Reservations, in the park's words
Watchman Campground
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 peak season; early reservations are strongly encouraged.
Recreation.gov →South Campground
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 season; early reservations are strongly encouraged.
Recreation.gov →Lava Point Campground
Lava Point Campground is open as weather allows, typically May through September. Reservations are required and can be made up to 14 days in advance. First-come, first-served sites are not available. Be sure to make reservations before beginning your trip - cell service is limited in the park.
Recreation.gov →About this data
Site counts, reservation splits, RV limits and amenities are the National Park Service’s own records for each campground, retrieved from the NPS Data API and shown without edits (a dash means the park did not state it). Seasons, fees and availability change — the campground’s Recreation.gov page is the authority for what is open and bookable today.
Sources · 3
- 1.NPS Data API — /campgrounds · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 2.Reservation, permit, lottery and camping pages of each park on nps.gov and Recreation.gov, read and quoted · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 3.Zion National Park — Camping (nps.gov) · National Park Service
FAQ
Zion camping questions
- How many campgrounds does Zion have?
- The National Park Service lists 3 campgrounds in Zion National Park with 314 sites in total: 306 reservable.
- Do I need a reservation to camp in Zion?
- Every campground reservations. For Watchman Campground: 6 months.
- Can I bring an RV to Zion?
- Yes. 2 campgrounds allow RVs; the longest stated limit is 40 feet (Watchman Campground and South Campground). 2 campgrounds have a dump station. Hookups are rare in national parks — check each campground's details.
- Is there cell service at Zion campgrounds?
- The NPS reports cell reception at 2 of 3 campgrounds (Watchman Campground and South Campground). Coverage depends on your carrier.
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