In a nutshell...Large sites, clean restrooms, convenient to visitor center and shuttle systems. Park-it and forget it. Huge, huge sites with electric. A convenient dual dump and water station at the entrance to the campgrounds. Clean flush toilets in the rest rooms. The best thing about this campground is the location in the Park. It is just behind the Visitor Center and you can park it and forget it for the length of your stay. An easy walk to the park free shuttle system, and the town of Springdale shuttle system. The shuttles run til late in the evening so you can ride them to dinner in town with plenty of time to shop and get back. Ranger led talks at night in the amphitheater. All of the National Park goodies. There is a very nice market near the boarding area for the town shuttle, only a short walk from the campgrounds. Because of the small diameter of the tunnel leading into the park from the East, all RV's are charged a $15 fee for 2 passages through the tunnel. They make it a one way road and you drive down the middle of the mile long tunnel. We paid $9 a night for camping; half price for seniors with Parks card. We used the reservation system to book in advance. You will love this place. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We love Zion and this campground is no exception. Plenty of space between sites and most have at least partial shade. We stayed a week and used a blue tote to empty gray water conveniently at every restroom. Hosts were efficient and friendly. It was great to have electricity for air conditioning as it got into the 100 degree range a couple of times: even in September. Site was level and spacious. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

A beautiful setting inside Zion NP. Very hot in August (no surprise there). Nearby river was great for the family to play in and cool off. Access to the shuttle was nearby so we could see the park without moving the RV. Best place we stayed in our entire cross country trip. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We stayed here in a 31-foot class C motor home and a separate full size SUV (both fit in the site). Absolutely amazing! Incredible scenery. For electrical hookup the sites were especially beautiful. We needed the air conditioning. The spots are spread apart nicely with foliage in between. You feel like you are in a national park! Staff rangers were incredibly kind and helpful. Deer were strolling through the campground. Make sure you bring your inner tubes! If you bring the ones used for water sports they are a little too big, but they work. Tell the kids to get out at the bridge by the Best Western. You can go pick them up or they can take the shuttle back to the visitor's center. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This has to be the most beautiful park we've ever stayed at. We had site A19 which was very shady - so a nice site in the summer. There were lots of pretty flowers and big trees - just lovely surroundings. One of the best things about this campground is it's proximity to the visitor center and shuttle. To have the convenience lumped into the serenity is quite a unique experience. We had some bad luck and there was a power outage in Springdale Virgin (I think due to a fire) so we were without AC for a while. Yikes! We took a dip in the river (which wasn't that pleasant due to lots of little bugs) and when we returned to our trailer it was back on. Not sure you could stay here for more than a few days because of the lack of water and sewer, but a lot of people could make it work, I suppose. This is one of those special places we will have to visit again before we visit that big campground in the sky! Such a great treat! Remember to reserve early. I think everyone else feels the same way. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This National Park campground has unfortunately become a police zone in one of the most beautiful settings in the southwest. The camp hosts, instead of welcoming you to the park, patrol with a clipboard writing down "violations" and then dispatch Armed Police Patrol Cars to each site to force compliance. Sirens can be heard throughout the day as well as police lights at night. The "violations" include - washing hands or brushing teeth in campsite, stepping on vegetation, hanging trash bag, tying up a closeline to trees, along with a myriad of other normal camping functions. We were forced to move our tent on the last night after being at the campground for 1.5 days and receiving an OK from the hosts. An armed police officer came into our campsite with a mandate as our families were sitting down to dinner and night was falling. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway, this is not it. We camped here in a Tent.

Our site inside this National Park was the most beautiful site we ever had, with wonderful views and near total privacy. The Virgin River offered a useful alternative to no showers. Drinking water readily available. Visitor Center within easy walking distance; free shuttle service inside National Park as well as into adjoining town of Springdale. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

I rate this a typical NPS campground except for the electricity. Sites were adequate but not private. There's lots of dirt and dust. Those are the negatives. There are beautiful views from campground. The staff was wonderful. There's plenty to do in a lot of different directions. Restrooms were very clean, considering the use they received. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Very pretty, good-sized site; deer came to nibble on the shrubs in the evening. Convenient to the visitor's center and shuttle bus. But there are NO showers in the park, so be prepared to use your own. There is electricity at the site, but for water you've got to go over to the dump station and fill up your tank. Rate is half-price senior rate. We camped here in a Motorhome.

What can you say about Zion Watchman that hasn't been said 100 times before? It is in a glorious setting smack dab in Zion National Park. It has the worn and comfy feeling that makes it easy to relax and soak in the views or walk to the river or the nearby town of Springdale. Deer frequent the campsites. Only electric hookups, but a convenient dump station is at the entrance, and the rest rooms are clean. But most of all is the pleasure of being in this very pretty park. A tip: if you don't get a river site, try the B Loop and if by chance you get site B31 you'll have an unobstructed red rock view right from your front door. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

The location makes this campground great. It's at the base of the Zion Park Canyon, and the view surrounding you is stunning. However, you do sacrifice some amenities - Electric only hook-up, no water or dumping hookup at the campsite. There is a dump and drinking water station at the park entrance - so this is only a small inconvenience. We camped in a 28' RV (first time renting), and reserved a pull through site, but was given a site that required backing into. This was not a problem - the sites are plenty big. The rest rooms were relatively clean, but no soap or blowers to dry your hands - you had to bring your own soap and towel. There are no showers available at the campground, but there are some in town for a fee - this is a big inconvenience - so plan accordingly! We were in Loop B, and the walk to the front visitor center for catching the shuttle was very short. I overall loved having access to the the town and Zion park via the shuttle. Our overall experience was very good, and we would stay here again! We camped here in a Motorhome.

Stayed in the Watchman Campground for 4 nights and loved it. A very comfortable size campsite, everyone is not jammed together. I had water, bathroom and trash within 100' of me. The only downfall is that there's no water or sewer hookups, but a dump station is nearby. I would stay here again in a heart beat, park staff was great. One complaint is people who bring dogs and let them bark non-stop! Park is strict about animals and will deal with any non-behaving animal. I love it and the campsite! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.

Stayed for a week. No pole lights to block out the stars. The trees in the park provide enough shade that the air conditioner is only needed in the hot part of the day. This is a great park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

I have rated this park lower than I might have primarily because of the problems we had with their reservation system. We first called in early May asking for 5 nights immediately after after Memorial Day. We were told that Watchman was "fully booked", every site, for EVERY day between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. We accepted this at first, but then thought about what we were being told....and called again. This time, the reservation service admitted that there were "some" days during the summer when the park had vacancies, but that the two weeks after Memorial Day were "fully booked." So we made reservations at a private park in nearby Glendale and drove over to Watchman on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend and drove through the park. Little departure date slips were posted at each site.....and sure enough nearly everyone was leaving on Memorial Day or the day after. So we went on-line, confirming that many sites were indeed available during the week we wanted. So we called reservations again...BATTLED!!! our way through to a supervisor, who confirmed that there were sites available during our week and reserved one for us. Although asked, she could not explain why her staff basically lied to us on the two previous phone calls. In fact, the electric sites at the park were not full during our entire stay there. And this is how our tax dollars are being spent? And I say this as someone who made a major $$$$$ donation to the National Park System last February. The park is beautiful. And we had a great stay. Good luck with the reservation system...and don't placidly accept their "No-room-in-the-inn" scenario. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Golden Age rate. It just doesn't get any better than this. Even without the electric I would still give it a 10. Incredible views in every direction. We spent 5 nights and loved it. This park in the opposite of the Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon. Here you are down by the river and look up at everything, versus being on top and looking down or into the canyon. We took a day trip to Bryce Canyon, appx. two hours. It was a good 30 degrees colder at Bryce than at Zion that day. You go from 3950 elevation up to over 9000 so it is a big difference. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This campground in Zion National Park is really nice for a park service campground. The sites were big, we didn't feel cramped at all. We paid $24 per night with electric, and could walk to the visitor center and shuttle. There are 2 dump stations so there was minimal waiting. We will definitely stay here next time we visit Zion. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

The roads in the park are good, and the interior roads in the campground were wide enough for big rigs. We had a 50 amp site, but most sites are 30 amp. The scenery is, of course, magnificent, with plenty of hiking trails for all levels of hikers. The campsites themselves were level and large enough for any rig, but you can see dozens of other sites from wherever you park. The weather in early April was wonderful, but it gets extremely hot in the summer. The central water and dump stations were roomy and well maintained. No showers in the park; you have to go to town for showers and laundry. Shuttle buses run all day throughout the park. What a great place for $18/night. Next year I'll be 62 and can stay there for $9/night on the federal "Senior Pass", formerly the "Golden Age" pass. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Great location, right on the Virgin River with majestic views all around. Shaded. Bathrooms only have toilets and sinks. Great place to have a campfire. Some low-hanging trees. Little TV and radio service available. Walk to Zion shuttle, deli and convenience store. Loved it. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Spent the first night in A7 on the river. This was right across from the gravel/cement plant and was noisy till 7pm when they finally quit work. It was quite dusty as there has been little rain/snow. The weather is great for late march. We would recommend staying away from the low numbers in the "A" loop due to the noise. We moved the next morning. The site was level and deep, but very difficult to back into due to several large rocks. As it was the week following Easter the park was crowded and there were few if any ranger led "activities" such as talks, hikes, or children's special events. The park is magnificent and despite the limitations listed above, a great place to visit. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Camping here in winter is the best bet! We had the CG almost to ourselves for the 6 nights we were here. The "B" loop is the only one open in winter. We were towards the end (B-50) in a pull through (banana shape) right on the river. The ONLY drawback was the gravel yard across the river on private property. The sound of cement trucks loading and churring sort of spoiled the tranquility (but it wasn't all the time). The Park was completely uncrowded and it was fun getting to go through the tunnel all by ourselves (due to our dually's width). There are water spigots throughout the park and some sites are close enough you could fill your tanks without moving (spot B-44 was one of these). The sites are fairly level and the park is very well maintained. The CG host was very nice and helpful. We are 56' long when towing our 42' trailer and were able to get around okay in the CG. We highly recommend this park, especially during the off season! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

The scenery between the mountains are very beautiful and we enjoyed our stay in this campground. The sites big and we had enough space. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Although most reviewers have mentioned the shuttles, it should be emphasized that this park is perfect for RVers without a "tow", as the shuttles take you not only throughout the park but into the small town nearby. Even without showers, the price can't be beat! Plan a two-night stay to fully enjoy the park's walks and scenery. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Nice campground but with very limited amenities. Bathrooms have no lights and of course no showers or even soap. Loop A is very close to the shuttles and to the grocery store & visitors center. Site was very large and close to level with a barbecue pit and table. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Nice campground, but our site was a pretty long walk to the shuttle area. We were thankful for the electric hookups for our air conditioner - temps were over 95. We would stay here again to explore the park more. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Staying at Watchman was the highlight of our two week trip! The kids loved playing in the nearby Virgin River and the view of the Watchman was spectacular! The campground is walking distance from the best grocery store in town. It is also walking distance from the visitor's center and central shuttle pick up/drop off area. We stayed in site A8 and the site was spacious and level, but offered little shade. Can't wait to go back again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

In our opinion this is the best place to stay to explore the park. The sites have electric only but there is a dump station and fresh water close by. It is a short walk to the visitor center and the shuttle buses. The park is great from hiking for all fitness levels. The site we had was a horse shoe shaped pull through. Plenty of space between the sites. A great park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We had site B60 with no water but 30 amp electric. The site was a a little sloped from side to side but fine for our 30 ft class A with some shade, no one behind us and decent spacing from our neighbors. We loved the site and the park, our nightly rate reflects the the Interagency Senior Pass discount. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a great National Park campground where you can experience nature at its finest. The park is quiet with lots of space between sites. Even though it was the off season, the campground completely filled by Thursday afternoon, so plan accordingly. Zion is scenic and beautiful and should not be missed. We will be back often. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Site #B14 30 amp electric only but we were thrilled to have electric in a national park campground. Loved the location so close to the visitor center and shuttle stops as well as some restaurants and stores just outside the park. We have a 30 ft class A. Everything was great, wish we could have stayed longer. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Typical for a national park campground. Very busy park even at the end of the season (October). Park could use some maintenance with the roads and sites as many had large mudholes since it had just rained and mgmt could care less. Has nice dump station with fresh water also to fill tanks. Rate was for Golden age pass otherwise $18 night. Shuttle buses run until end of October then you can drive your car anywhere into park. Zion is a great place to visit, spent 3 days there hiking and touring the park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Stunning scenery. Professional, courtious staff. Wide, private sites. This is a great campground. There are no showers, and as new campers, this was a challenge for us, but we survived. The river sites are nice, but don't sweat it if you're not on the river. We were next to the restrooms and the dumpster and it was still a great camping experience. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

A beautiful setting! Large, level campsites with table and fire ring. Lots of trees (cottonwoods). shuttle bus stop at visitor center within easy walking distance. Only drawback -- no water hookups. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This gampground is still one of the best in the NPS system. Great scenery, generally level and well separated sites, and walking access to the shuttle. One change occuring is that many of the mature cottonwood trees in the CG loops are being removed. In some areas shade will be at a premium for years to come. We camped here in a Motorhome.

OK, this is now on my all time favorite list. Beautiful large sites in wonderful zion. Only potential negative is lack of both hookups and showers. Was well worth the effort of using the tote tank for grey water. Stayed here for a week. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Typical National Park camp. Great views in a fun setting. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a wonderful campground - the only reason it did not get a "9" or "10" is because there are no showers in the park. The sites are well spaced; the sites along the river are shaded and roomy - there are some sites in full sun, so ask for a site by the river. The views are spectacular, and it's only a short walk to the Visitor Center and the shuttle. The electric hookups also help by eliminating generator noise, so all you hear is the wind and the river. Loved it! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.