About Watchman Campground
For visitors to Zion National Park, Watchman Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located near the park's south entrance, the campground is just a short walk from the [Zion Canyon Visitor Center,](https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/nature/zion-canyon-visitor-center.htm) the[ Zion Canyon Shuttle System](https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/zion-canyon-shuttle-system.htm) and the adjacent town of Springdale. The canyon and most of the park's trails are only accessible by shuttle bus from approximately March through November each year. **Season Dates:** Watchman Campground is open year-round. Reservations are available 6 months in advance. Hikers can access three trails directly from the facility: the Watchman Trail, a moderate trail that ascends the peak behind the campground; the Archeology Trail, which offers a light hike to an archeological site nearby; and the Pa'rus Trail, a paved…
- Fees: Zion Group Site fees are $50, $90 or $130 per night based on the campsite capacity. Check the minimum and maximum capacity for each group…
- Managed by: Zion National Park, NPS
- Where: 2 mi northeast of Springdale, UT · 37.19861, -112.98639
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Feb.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 0 mi
Water fill-up: 0.1 mi
Propane: 24.6 mi
Camps nearby
- South Campground (Ut) 0.2 mi
- Zion Canyon Campground and RV Resort 0.5 mi
- Campsite 1 - West Temple Veiw Camp 3.8 mi
- Campsite 2 - Slickrock Camp 3.8 mi
- Eagle Crags Trail 4.3 mi
- Campsite 3 - Sandy Camp 4.4 mi