RV Parks Near Zion National Park

There are quite a few RV parks near Zion National Park where you’ll enjoy stunning landscape views!

Use this Zion National Park travel guide to plan your next RV camping trip. We also share a list of things to do, what to pack, best photo spots, and more!

Zion has two campgrounds that allow RVs. Keep reading to know when they are open, what facilities are available, and if reservations are required.

We also share a list of other places to RV camp near Zion in case you can’t get a spot in the park.

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What to Pack for Zion National Park

DOWNLOAD: Zion National Park packing list for summer and winter!

Hiking shoes – waterproof hiking shoes for winter
Darn Tough hiking socks
Water – carry a hydration pack or a refillable water bottle in your backpack
Healthy food that’s portable and filling!
Columbia fleece jacket – insulated coat in the winter
Wicking, quick-drying clothing – base layers in the winter
Lip balm with UV protection – summer and winter
Sunscreen (even in the winter) and a sunhat
Hand lotion
UV sunglasses – summer and winter
Travel hand sanitizer
Flashlight or headlamp
First aid kit
Insect repellent
Camera gear – DOWNLOAD the free checklist!

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Zion National Park RV Camping

There are two campgrounds at Zion National Park that allow RVs: Watchman Campground and South Campground. Be sure to check the NPS website for the most current camping information and rates.

RV camping at Zion is only permitted in the campground designated campsites. You cannot stop and camp in pullouts or parking lots.

Important Note: It’s popular to rent an RV and have it delivered to Zion National Park. YOU must make sure the individual or business you are renting from has a valid permit to do business at Zion! If you rent from a person or business that doesn’t have a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) with the park, the RV may be turned away upon delivery and you’ll be left with no accommodations.

From March through mid-November, the park-wide camping limit is 14 nights. An additional 30 nights is permitted the rest of the year. These limits apply to all park campgrounds.

Zion Canyon Campgrounds – Watchman and South:

Drive-up sites and allow a maximum of two vehicles.
Only one RV or trailer is allowed.
Any RV including motorhomes, cabover campers and camper vans, or any trailer including 5th wheels, pop-up campers, and cargo or boat trailers are vehicles and count toward the limit.
Each campsite allows a maximum of six people and two tents; plan accordingly.
Hammocks are allowed but are limited to the footprint of the campsite.

Watchman Campground

The Watchman Campground is next to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. It’s about a quarter of a mile from the South Entrance of Zion in Springdale.

This is the only campground at Zion open year-round, but has reduced availability in the winter. All campsites at Watchman Campground require reservations, which may be made six months prior to your arrival date online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Watchman Campground:

RV only: 65 sites
Electric hookups: 95 sites

Campground Features:

All sites here include a place for the RV, a picnic table, and fire pit with attached grill.
Flush toilets, dump station, cold running drinkable water, trash containers, and cell phone reception are available year-round.
No showers, full-hookup campsites, electrical outlets, internet connectivity, laundry or store on site. (All services are available in Springdale, Utah, one half-mile away.)
Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet only at Watchman Campground, on the park roads and along Pa’rus Trail.
Food must be stored in a vehicle or a hard-sided lockable container. Deer like to hang out at this campground, but remember that feeding wildlife is strictly prohibited. Don’t leave trash unattended while camping at Zion, and dispose of trash in dumpsters.
In nearby Springdale you’ll find pay showers, small markets, firewood, laundromats, a limited medical clinic, and restaurants. Access the town by car, foot, bicycle, or Springdale shuttle.

Regulations:

Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Generators are not permitted at any time.
Do not move picnic tables.
Vehicles must not be on vegetation.
No fires are permitted when fire restrictions are in place.

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South Campground

The South Campground is near the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. It’s about one-half mile from the South Entrance of Zion in Springdale.

This campground is usually open March through October, and closes in the winter. All campsites at South Campground require reservations, which may be made two weeks prior prior to your arrival date online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

South Campground:

Dry RV: 105 sites

Campground Features:

All sites here include a place for an RV, a picnic table, and a fire ring.
Flush toilets, cold running drinkable water, trash containers, dump station, and cell phone reception are available seasonally.
No showers, electrical outlets, internet connectivity, laundry or store on site. (All services are available in Springdale, Utah, one half-mile away.)

Regulations:

Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Generators are allowed from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Do not move picnic tables.
Vehicles and hammocks must remain within campsite boundaries and cannot be on vegetation.
No fires are permitted when fire restrictions are in place.

CLICK to get the most updated operating hours, fees, and campground information.