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Watchman Campground: how hard is it to reserve?
Zion National Park · National Park Service · Springdale, UT
As of Oct 10, 2026, 64% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Watchman Campground over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 54% of weeknights. In the next 30 days, 25 of 30 dates have at least one open site (215 open site-nights in total; 7,098 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 100% | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 99% | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 89% | 31 | 9 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 50 | 64% | 54% | 25 |
About Watchman Campground
- 184 campsites (184 listed in availability data)
- $35–$130 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.6/5 from 5,724 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
- Activities: Visitor Center, Hiking, Camping, Biking, Evening Programs, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Star Gazing, Swimming Site
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, the Zion Canyon Shuttle System 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. The town of Springdale has shopping, art galleries, restaurants, and a public library. Throughout the yea…
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Other campgrounds in Zion National Park
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Campground (Ut) Zion National Park | Hard | 92% | 13 |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cliffs Campground Red Cliffs National Conservation Area | UT | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Duck Creek Dixie National Forest | UT | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Pine Valley Recreation Area Dixie National Forest | UT | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Pyramid Ridge Campground Cedar City Field Office | UT | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Point Supreme Campground Cedar Breaks National Monument | UT | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Baker Dam Campground Baker Dam Recreation Area | UT | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |