South Campground sits along the Virgin River in Zion NP with a mix of regular, accessible, and group sites. There are 114 regular sites, 3 wheelchair-accessible sites, and 4 group sites, all with parking, a picnic table, and a fire ring. There are no hookups; generators are allowed in limited windows (8–10am and 6–8pm); water is seasonal and showers are found in Springdale. Access depends on Zion Route 9 and Mt. Carmel Tunnel height/width restrictions, so plan for large rigs accordingly. ...
✅ BOOK IF: you want classic Zion NP riverfront camping with no hookups and manageable generator windows; you can handle limited facilities. ❌ SKIP IF: you need full RV hookups, private forest vibes, or a private bathroom/shower experience.
Tent sites, RV sites, Group sites
Virgin River and canyon walls
Springdale (about 0.5 miles away); Zion Canyon; Pa'rus Trail access
Kid-friendly Pa'rus Trail access; flush toilets; bring earplugs for nighttime road noise
Spring through October; peak season fills quickly; plan early
Some sites are pull-through, others back-in; internal roads are paved; plan for tight sites and note MT Carmel Tunnel restrictions; large rigs should be prepared for height/length limits
Functional basecamp near the river with quick access to Zion trails; not a secluded forest setting; expect some road and park bus activity
Showers are not available on-site; Springdale provides shower options; laundry facilities are not listed on-site
Visitors appreciate the riverfront access and proximity to Zion trails; space can be tight and there are no hookups, with seasonal water and limited on-site amenities. In peak season, expect high demand and early planning.
Tent sites, RV sites, Group sites
Hiking, biking, Pa'rus Trail access
Recreation.gov (Booking: Up to 14 days in advance; Watchman Campground offers six-month advance booking for reservations farther out)
Pets Allowed - Pets on leash and under control at all times; allowed on Pa'rus Trail only
Address
6228+F3C, 1 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
To Park Entrance
Approximately 0.5 miles from the South Entrance
Elevation
Approximately 3,900 feet
Based on 524 Google reviews
Based on 524 guest reviews
" Visitors appreciate the riverfront access and proximity to Zion trails; space can be tight and there are no hookups, with seasonal water and limited on-site amenities. In peak season, expect high demand and early planning."
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Yes. It is bear country, so store food in a vehicle or lockable container and keep scented items secured.
Dogs are allowed on leash and must be under control; they may use Pa'rus Trail but not on most other trails.
Cell service is generally reliable but can vary by carrier and the park's busyness.
There are no on-site showers; Springdale offers shower options nearby.
Potable water spigots are seasonally available; Virgin River sits adjacent for scenery and potential non-potable use.
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