The park service lists 3 campgrounds with 314 sites in all.
| Campground | Sites | Booking | From | RVs | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchman Campground | 184 | Reservable | $35 | Yes, up to 40 ft | hookups, dump station, water, cell signal |
| South Campground | 124 | Reservable | $35 | Yes, up to 40 ft | dump station, water, cell signal |
| Lava Point Campground | 6 | Reservable | $25 | No | none listed |
RVs and trailers
2 of 3 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 40 feet (Watchman Campground, South Campground). 1 campground has electric hookups (Watchman Campground). 2 have a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.
Booking a site
3 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov.
What the park says about reservations at Watchman Campground: “Reservations for campsites at Watchman Campground can be made up to six months before your arrival date. Reserve sites online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. The campground is full nearly every night during the peak season; early reservations are strongly encouraged.”
Campfires
- Watchman Campground: 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 allow
- South Campground: 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 allow
- Lava Point Campground: 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 allow
Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.
Lodges and cabins in the park
Places the park service lists as lodging:
- The Zion Lodge: The Zion Lodge is located in the heart of Zion Canyon and offers unparalleled views of the towering sandstone cliffs. The Zion Lodge provides the only lodging with a variety of accommodations and is also the only place inside Zion to eat with an onsite restaurant.
In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: campgrounds and places (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.