South Campground
37.2037, -112.9842 · Park boundary: National Park Service
South 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.
- Every day
- All Day
South Campground is open seasonally during spring, summer, and fall, typically from mid-March through October 31. The campground closes temporarily in winter.
- Winter Closure · Oct 23, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Standard sites are equipped with a picnic table, a fire ring, a food storage box, and space for a tent or RV/camper.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Cell reception
- Yes - year round
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - year round
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Camp store
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 40 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 40 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- Cell service is generally reliable within the campground. Signal can be spotty depending on your carrier and how busy the park is.
There are nine ADA accessible campsites with paved connections to accessible restrooms. Fire grills are elevated, and picnic tables are extended. The Pa'rus Trail, a paved trail which connects to the campground, can be traversed by wheelchairs with assistance. This trail follows the Virgin River and connects to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.
South Campground has nine ADA accessible sites and multiple other flat sites with paved paths to accessible restrooms.
Seasonal fire restrictions are common - check with a ranger or camp host for current fire restrictions. Fires are only permitted in the furnished grates at each site. Only common fuel sources (such as firewood or charcoal) may be used. No burning of trash or manufactured/synthetic materials is allowed. Fires should never be left unattended and must be fully extinguished before leaving. Wood gathering is prohibited within the park. Purchase wood in nearby communities. Gas or liquid-fueled stoves and lanterns are allowed, but they should only be lit on bare ground away from vegetation. Lanterns may not be hung from trees. For additional regulations details, visit https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/camping-regulations.htm
All services are available in Springdale, Utah, one half-mile away. Additional regulations can be found on the park's camping regulations page at https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/camping-regulations.htm
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
South Campground is located next to the Zion Nature Center, ½ mile away from the South Entrance at Springdale, Utah. After entering the park, head straight on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. After roughly ¼ mile, there will be a sign for the South Campground. The campground is located just off the highway.
Zion is known for a wide range of weather conditions. Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and day/night temperatures may differ by over 30°F. More details are on our weather webpage: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/weather-and-climate.htm
Some key regulations are listed below. For a more complete list of regulations, visit the park's campground regulations page. - Check-out time is 11:00 am. Check-in is typically available any time after 12:00 pm. - Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. - Generators may only run between the hours of 8 am - 10 am and 6 pm - 8 pm. - Hammocks, slacklines, or any other items may not be attached to trees or park structures. - Do not move picnic tables. - All food and waste must be properly stored or disposed of. - Tents and vehicles must not be on vegetation. - No fires are permitted when fire restrictions are in place. - Owners must take care of and clean up after their pets.
South Campground is located between the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and Zion Nature Center, ½ mile from the South Entrance at Springdale, Utah. 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 two weeks in advance. First-come, first-served sites are not available. Campsites are typically available from mid-March through October 31. South Campground has nine ADA accessible sites, with accessible restrooms nearby.
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