Camping
Zion National Park has three campgrounds. South Campground and Watchman Campground are in Zion Canyon. The Lava Point Campground is about a 1-hour drive from Zion Canyon on the Kolob Terrace Road. There are no campgrounds in Kolob Canyons. Camping is permitted in designated campsites, but not in pullouts or parking lots. Camping is popular; all campgrounds are often full from mid-March through November. Thus, reservations at South Campground and Watchman Campground are recommended if you would like to guarantee a camping spot. If you are unable to make a reservation, the earlier in the day you arrive, the better your chance of getting a campsite.
Summer temperatures exceed 95°F (35°C) and lows rarely dip below 65°F (18°C); so staying cool is a challenge. Guests are encouraged to remember these temperatures and the possibility of a sunny campsite when planning. The Virgin River runs through Zion Canyon along the edge of each campground; there are a few riverside campsites that offer a pleasant view and ambient sound.
All campsites are drive-up 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 campground has overflow parking for excess vehicles. Each campsite allows a maximum of six people and three tents; plan accordingly. Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
Campgrounds
Private Campgrounds and Dispersed Camping
Several private campgrounds, such as Zion Crest Campground, are a short drive from the park and are a great place to spend a few nights in the area. Please check the following links for more information and resources.
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Zion Canyon Visitors Bureau
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East Zion Tourism Council
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St. George Area Visitor Bureau
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Kane County, Utah (including Kanab)