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Camp Under Zion's Watchman

Hurricane, Utah

4.3/5
based on 13 reviews

Description

Added by Tiffany Nguyen

Distance: only ¼ mile from the South entrance and a short walk to the main visitor center. Stunning views of the Watchman and open year-round. Very well-kept bathrooms and cold drinking water at the campgrounds. Spacious camp sites so you never feel too close to the group next to you.

Watchman Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds at Zion National Park. With a prime location only a ¼ mile away from the South entrance and gorgeous scenery right outside of your tent, including the tall sandstone cliffs that surround it, it’s easy to see why this campground is everyone’s first choice. Watchman Campground is also open year-round so you can enjoy the park any time of year. The facilities are very well-kept and include bathrooms with running water, fresh drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and plenty of room for your car and tent. There are also group camp sites that can accommodate from 9 to 40 people.

One of my favorite parts about this campground is waking up to an incredible view of the Watchman cliffs glowing red and orange in the morning sun. The campground is also a short distance from the Watchman Trail and Canyon Junction Bridge, a highly photographed viewpoint with the Virgin River, which carves through the canyon and the Watchman looming in the distance. No matter which direction you look, you won’t be able to escape the spectacular views that surround you.

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Picnic Area

Camp Under Zion's Watchman Reviews

Quick, easy hike for a great sunset!

It’s been years since I’ve been here, but I’m making it a priority this year to get back out there asap.

I reserved a group site for 6 nights and had the best time ever. There are so many hike in the area and the visitor center was within walking distance making it easy to pick up permits.

Great campground with amazing views. The kids enjoyed the wildlife right there in the campground. Lacking showers so come prepared!

Truly one of the most beautiful places in the world

The campground was super busy, with a lot of family seemingly vacationing for the week. However, we thoroughly enjoyed the chance to stay in the park and spend the evening in the shadow of The Watchman. If you're not looking for a quiet, secluded site, this is a great place to set camp.

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