Campgrounds in Zion
Zion National Park has 3 campgrounds on the National Park Service record, 314 sites in total. 3 take reservations. Hours, fees, amenities and access for each — plus the scenic drives that reach them.
3 mapped · Park boundary: National Park Service
Lava Point Campground6 sitesReservationsLava Point Campground is open as weather allows, typically from May through September. Situated at 7890 feet above sea level, the campground can be reached via the Kolob Terrace Road, 25 miles (45 minutes) north of the Virgin. It takes approximately 80 minutes to drive to the campground from the South Entrance of Zion Canyon. Six (6) primitive campsites are available for reservation. The campground has pit toilets and trash cans, but no running water. Vehicles longer than 19 feet are not permitted.
South Campground124 sitesReservationsSouth Campground is located between the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and Zion Nature Center, ½ mile from the South Entrance in Springdale, Utah. Campsites are typically available from mid-March through October 31. All sites include a parking space, a picnic table, a fire ring, a food storage box, and space for a tent or RV/camper. All campsites in South Campground require reservations. Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. First-come, first-served sites are not available.
Watchman Campground184 sitesReservationsWatchman Campground is located next to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, ¼ mile away from the South Entrance in Springdale, Utah. Tent, RV, and group campsites are typically available year-round. All sites include a parking space, a picnic table, a fire ring, and space for a tent or RV/camper. All campsites in Watchman Campground require reservations. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites or 12 months for group sites. First-come, first-served sites are not available.
Source: National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04