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**Reservations for South Campground are available up to 14 days before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 14-day booking window.**
For visitors to Zion National Park, South Campground is an ideal place to stay. 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.
**Season Dates:** South Campground is open from early March to the end of October. Reservations are available up to 14 days before your arrival. For example, if you want to make a reservation for March 14 to 16, you may book this reservation beginning on March 1. Reservations that extend beyond the 14 day booking window cannot be altered.
For reservations more than 14 days ahead of arrival, please check [Watchman Campground](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232445) which offers reservations six months in advance of arrival.
Hikers can access three trails directly from the facility: the Watchman Trail, a moderate trail that ascends the peak behind the campground; the Archeology Trail, which offers a light hike to an archeological site; and the Pa'rus Trail, a paved walking and biking trail that runs alongside the river, and the only trail in the park that allows dogs. The Zion visitor center and the park shuttles are a short walk from the campground. Many popular rock climbing routes are within a short shuttle bus ride into the main canyon. Use of OHVs and ATVs is prohibited in Zion National Park.
Flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, firepits and a dump station are provided at this facility. Four group sites are available that can accommodate RVs and tents. There are no hook-ups in this campground. Generators can be used during specific hours.
Zion is known for its dynamic geologic history. The South Campground and Amphitheater were built by the Civilian Conservation Corp in the early 1930s. The project was completed and opened to the public in the spring of 1935. The Virgin River, a narrow but powerful river that has carved out the canyon over time, runs adjacent to the site. Cottonwood trees surrounding the campsite turn golden in the fall. Although the campground is moderately forested, most of the campsites are in partial to full sun but visitors can cool off in the cold river when temperatures peak during summer. Be Advised: The months of April and May bring an unusual infestation of Tent Caterpillars, which fall from trees onto tents, tables, and unsuspecting campers and can make it quite uncomfortable to sit outside. The months of July and August in particular bring a higher concentration of ants in the campsites, which seem to come out especially after the monsoons, but are present all summer long. August and September bring yellowjackets. Insecticidal treatment by visitors is not permitted.
The town of Springdale has shopping, art galleries, shower facilities, restaurants. equipment rental businesses, gas stations, markets, bike rentals, library and health clinic.
Individual Campsite: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change your reservation. Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date incur a $10 cancellation fee. Within 48 hours of arrival, a $10 cancellation fee and the first night's fee are charged.
Group campsite: Customers who cancel a group site reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
From Las Vegas, St. George or other points south on Interstate 15: Travel north to Exit 16, State Route 9. Follow State Route 9 east for 32 miles to the south entrance of Zion National Park. Once you enter the park, take the second right into South Campground, turn right at the bottom of the incline toward the campground.
From Salt Lake City, Interstate 70 or other points north on Interstate 15: Travel south to Exit 27, State Route 17. Follow State Route 17 for 6.1 miles to State Route 9. Turn left onto State Route 9 and drive 23 miles to the south entrance of Zion National Park. Once you enter the park, take the second right into South Campground, turn right at the bottom of the incline toward the campground.
From Bryce Canyon National Park, Panguitch or other points north on U.S. 89: Travel south to State Route 9. Turn right and follow State Route 9 west for 13 miles to the east entrance of Zion National Park. Continue straight for 12 miles, turn left into the South Campground, turn right at the bottom of the incline toward the campground.
Zion National Park - South Campground 7/31/23
The campground is located just inside the south park entrance in the town of Springdale, UT.
There are different types of sites ranging from tents to small motor homes, dry camping only. The restrooms have running water and flush toilets.
It is easy to get around with lots of paths, free shuttles and bike rentals in town.
I was in site 116, it is close to the restroom and has a fantastic view of the mountains.
With my discount pass the price was $13 per night. I would stay here again.
We were here a couple of years ago and enjoyed our stay back then. Since then, some has changed. You have to reserve your spot, and even if spots remain empty or people leave before their reservation ends (in our case, multiple did because of the heat), the camp hosts weren’t really approachable for people still looking for a spot. Next, the restrooms are aged: some of the doors cannot fully open, one house for the whole open part of the campground. Hope the park would be able to invest some time and money to restore this place to what it earns.
Nice views, mostly quiet. Toilets are ok but not the cleanest. Free drinking water and each site has a fire pit/grill. Deer are roaming around the campsites. Book 2 weeks in advance, but be quick!
The south campground is beautifully nestled in busy Zion national park. There are no water or electric hookups. There are flush toilets but they were cleaned once in the 5 nights we stayed. The stalls are very tiny. You have to walk into the stall and stand next to the toilet to be able to close the stall. Some of the stalls don't close. There is no way to dry your hands. The sink faucet was so loose that every time I washed my hands the facet would turn. The staff was very nice and friendly. Half of the campground is closed for 'renovations'. Zion is a night sky park but they leave the check in booth lights on ALL night. Those lights are NOT shrouded and definitely limited the ability to take night sky photos from this campground. Our site was a large corner lot that got some shade, 112. The campground was very clean.
A nice and affordable campsite with a great view - CG 114 ($20 & park pass required) is right next to the water station and restrooms. You can hear the lake from this spot - it‘s beautiful. Be aware that there is no shade and half the campground is still closed due to rehabilitation work. Restrooms could be cleaner; the locks in the men‘s restrooms aren‘t closing properly and there is no way to dry off your hands.
Rangers are very nice and helpful, just like anyone in / near Springdale.
Campfires are allowed!
