Description

For visitors to Zion National Park, South Campground is an ideal place to stay. Reservations for South Campground are available 14 days ahead of arrival. Located near the park's south entrance, the campground is just a short walk from the main 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 the end of February until the end of November each year. South Campground is open from approximately March 1st to the Monday after Thanksgiving in November. Reservations are available up to 14 days before your arrival.

For reservations more than 14 days ahead of arrival, please check Watchman Campground which offers reservations six months ahead of arrival.

Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
127 sites
Up to 6 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Off-roading (OHV)
Climbing
Swimming
Whitewater paddling
Wildlife watching

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at South Campground.

Desert
River, stream, or...
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Hipcamper Xanthe
Xanthe &.
has mixed feelings towards this listing.
February 8th, 2018

Super busy but nice to be right there in the park for sunrise. The town is small but really cool and full of granola loving, wholesome locals. This might be one campground where heading to the local bar for a beer and some trail tips from the experts might be better than hanging around the campfire.
Also, don’t forget to get a few bouldering directions from someone, there are great spots all over Zion.

Hipcamper Kelsie
Kelsie L.
recommends this listing.
November 24th, 2017

We went in late January early February and, since most campgrounds are closed due to snow and ice you need to book a reservation well in advance. Bring plenty of firewood and a great camera for capturing the beautiful starscapes at night with the contrasting canyon walls. Most bathrooms are closed at this time too so be sure and go before you go to bed at night to prevent a late-night, cold walk to the restrooms. The scenery was amazing and we were by a partially frozen stream that would be babbling in the background.

Hipcamper Madison
Madison D.
didn't provide a recommendation.
November 8th, 2017

This campground was totally worth the hour an a half wait to get our spot. We stayed at the end of September and totally underestimated the amount of people who be in the park at this time. We would recommend getting in line before 8 am to secure a spot. (We stayed Friday - Saturday) The morning while new guests are coming in and old guests are leaving is a bit hectic but after about 2 pm things calmed down and it made for a really enjoyable stay. The campground was at capacity but did not feel over filled at all. The camp hosts did a great job managing the chaos.

Pros: Beautiful! Great access to the bus and very large sites.

Cons: Hard to get into.

Hipcamper Justine
Justine M.
recommends this listing.
October 8th, 2017

Head here later in the day to avoid the crowds and actually get a chance to pull over to the side of the road for photo ops to be able to find a parking spot.

Hipcamper Brie
Brie L.
recommends this listing.
September 6th, 2017

INCREDIBLE!

Hipcamper Andy
Andy F.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 22nd, 2017

Zion has become super popular and the South Campgrounds are the best way to go - it makes Zion so easy! We watched everyone else who was coming in for the day struggle finding parking. Not so when camping. The visitor center is close by with access to the shuttle that can get you anywhere you need to go in the park. The visitor center also has a grocery store and showers available. The campground has restrooms and clean water pumps. The cherry on top staying here - one evening as we were preparing dinner, half a dozen deer walked into our campsite, started grazing on grass, and then laid down in the grass. They hung out with us for several hours. It was amazing. According to the park ranger, this is common.

Hipcamper Sehba
Sehba H.
recommends this listing.
June 24th, 2017

bring layers

Hipcamper Katie
Katie Q.
recommends this listing.
June 16th, 2017

Get there early to snag a spot, and grab one with shade on the river.

Hipcamper Carie
Carie O.
didn't provide a recommendation.
May 30th, 2017

Full campsite but easy enough to get a site if you go in the morning and wait in line. We were there during high season in April and loved staying here. Great location - near shuttle buses and visitor's center. The camp hosts were incredibly nice and thoughtful.

Park
Zion National Park
State
Utah
Country
United States
Phone Number
435-772-3256
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
37.204° N, 112.984° W
$16/night
Tent / RV / Trailer: 127 Sites
(Up to 6 people per site)