South Campground -  Zion National Park

The South Campground, Zion National Park is located close to the visitor center, Virgin River, and provides great easy access to the shuttle bus to Zion Canyon

It is only a short walk to a shuttle bus stop and the visitor center. Zion National Park South Campground opens reservations 14 days ahead of time.

During the non-peak season, the campground is first to come first serve but with the increase in visitation to Zion NP you will want to arrive early for a spot! We have heard that people are lining up at 8 am in hopes of a site opening up.

When you are in the campground make sure you look out for cars looping through the campground looking for a site. There are also quite a few deer wandering around the campground. 

South Campground -  Zion National Park

Check out our Zion National Park Camping guide for information on all three campgrounds within the park. 

Season: South Campground is open from approximately March 1st to the Monday after Thanksgiving in November. 

Number of Sites: 117 campsites

Location in the park: Near the main entrance to the park

Campsite Cost: $20 per night for individual campsites and $50 for group sites

A separate park entrance fee of $35 per vehicle is required and valid for seven days.

Interagency Lifetime Pass/IA Annual Senior Pass Discounts. Interagency Lifetime Passes (IA Senior, IA Access, Golden Age Senior and Golden Age Access) may allow 50% off camping. The pass must be present upon check-in with valid ID. The pass only allows a 50% discount on one site; group sites are not discounted.

Payments accepted: Cash, Check 

Reservations: Yes,  online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777

Reservations are available up to 14 days before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 14-day booking window. 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.

Latitude/Longitude: 

• Latitude:
• 37.2016667
• 37° 12' 6.0001" N

• Longitude:
• -112.9855556
• 112° 59' 8.0002" W

Elevation:  Feet

Accessible Sites:  Yes there are 3 sites

South Campground has three flat sites, but no accessible facilities such as restrooms or trails.

Campers staying in South Campground can travel .3 miles to the Watchman Campground to utilize accessible restrooms if necessary. (from the NPS)

Pets Allowed:   Yes, Pets must be on a leash at all times. 

South Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? 877-444-6777

Online? Recreation.Gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? 

Reservations are available up to 14 days before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 14-day booking window. 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.

First Come, First Served? Yes during the walk-up season

February 28, 2019 - December 01, 2019 (Peak Season)
December 02, 2019 - December 31, 2019 (Walk-Up)
January 01, 2020 - February 27, 2020 (Walk-Up)
February 28, 2020 - November 29, 2020 (Peak Season)

$10.00 service fee will apply if you change your reservation.

South Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Yes

Payphone: No

Is wifi Available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, You can buy firewood in town 

 

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire pit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? No

Potable Water? Yes

 

RV Camping at the South Campground

RV Length: 

Shaded/tree sites can only accommodate vehicles with a maximum height of 12 feet 6inches (3.84 meters).

If your total length is greater than 50 ft., you must enter the park through the South Entrance near the town of Springdale.

Vehicles taller than 13 ft. are prohibited from traveling through the park between the East Entrance and the campground.

Dump Station: A dump station with potable water is available at the entrance to the campground.

Generators: 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Hookups: There are no hook-ups in this campground.

How to get to South Campground

From Las Vegas, St. George or other points south on Interstate 15:

Travel north to Exit 16, towards Hurricane. Follow State Route 9 east for 12 miles to La Verkin and turn right to continue on State Route 9 towards Zion National Park. After passing through Springdale, arrive at South Entrance of Zion. Take the second right after the entrance station. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite. 

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, then turn left at the sign for South Campground. Stop at campground kiosk and speak with hosts to check-in and for directions to your campsite.

Campground Regulations

Sites will accommodate the following: 3 tents per site, 1 RV, or 2 tents with 1 RV (motor home/fifth-wheel/pop-up/trailer).

Tree Tents are not allowed in Watchman or South Campground.

The maximum number of people in a campsite: a maximum of six people and three tents

The number of cars per campsite: a maximum of two vehicles

Check in Time: 3 pm

Checkout time: 11 am

Quiet Hours: 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Maximum Stay: 14-day maximum.

Pets: Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet.

South Campground  Map

 

Photos of the South Campground 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Zion NP resources

Zion National Park Camping – Learn more about each of the campgrounds in the park and what to expect.

Hiking the Narrows Guide – What you need to know to plan a trip hiking the Narrows in Zion. 

Zion Hiking Guide – Check out the top hiking trails you do not want to miss! From easy walks to full adventures of hiking Angels Landing. 

Zion Lodge – Find out what it is like to stay in the Zion Lodge

Zion Cabins – Check out what it is like to stay in the gorgeous Zion National Park Cabins. 

Zion Shuttle Guide - Find out all the things you need to know before spending the day exploring on the Zion Shuttle. 

National Parks near Las Vegas – If you flew into Vegas you don’t want to miss some of these other great parks including Bryce Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon. 

Utah National Parks – check out all of the amazing National Parks in Utah you can visit.