Campsite #B12 at Watchman Campground, Zion National Park, UT

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Campsite #B12

22 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
41 ft Back-In
2 good
B12
10/31
Campsite #B12 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 41ft driveway, 30 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (22)

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@IztokKCE31ACF5 · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #B12
A great campground right next to the Zion visitor centre. Superb sites for big rigs, excellent views of the park entrance points.
@MartinB9892260 · Camped on Feb 27, 2025 at Campsite #B12
We hiked the Narrows. Quite strenuous but very beautiful. The local outfitters have appropriate gear available for rent.
@AliciaS4412732 · Camped on Jan 17, 2025 at Campsite #B12
Such a beautiful campground! Our site was clean, pretty level, we had plenty of space between the other campsites. The bathrooms were clean and in great condition. Highly recommend.
@ColinD6C6600B9 · Camped on Nov 29, 2024 at Campsite #B12
Never get tired of Watchman CG
@RobertW1226972 · Camped on Nov 20, 2024 at Campsite #B12
Awesome views and great access to all of ZNP!
@JonD8720334 · Camped on Jun 15, 2024 at Campsite #B12
Campground only offers electrical services at camp sites but does offer a convenient potable water / dump station on entrance to campground. Campground was a bit bright at night so sky gazing wasn't all that practical from the campsite. Worth noting that passage through SouthEast entrance to ZION requires a special RV permit ($15) as limited space is provided through tunnels.
@KellieM5594134 · Camped on May 25, 2024 at Campsite #B12
Clean friendly campground. Waking up to that view every morning is so worth it!
@MarkusH87DC5FE · Camped on May 14, 2024 at Campsite #B12
Friendly RangerNice SiteClean ToiletsNo Washrooms/ShowersNo Signal (Cellphone) We would come again!
@wesleylF93FE89 · Camped on Nov 26, 2023 at Campsite #B12
Nice quiet campground. Good facilities. Great access to Zion Canyon via the Parus trail.
@ScottD5141264 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #B12
Everything was a wonderful experience
@DeanaL9CA29181 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #B12
Great place to camp. This campsite is pretty close to river access and the bathrooms. My only small complaint is how close the campsites are together but I definitely understand why it has to be so close. We got this camp ground the night of, which was absolute luck. The proximity to the visitor center is unmatched. I recommend it.
@DorothyP39F95B · Camped on May 9, 2023 at Campsite #B12
Staying inside the park was amazing. The sites were clean and well maintained. Close to visitor center and shuttle. Walking access to Springdale
Easy access to the entire park by bike and walking. Can't wait to come back.
@SherryC300 · Camped on Dec 24, 2021 at Campsite #B12
We really enjoyed our stay at Watchman. It was so nice to be able to walk to the Visitor Center to catch the shuttles and to be able to walk over to Springdale. The bathrooms were clean and the sites were a nice size.
@WendyR334 · Camped on Dec 1, 2021 at Campsite #B12
Beautifully peaceful.
Park Rangers readily available to answer questions regarding their park as well as traveling guidance outside of their post.
@JamiG901 · Camped on Oct 28, 2021 at Campsite #B12
Check in a breeze, all amenities within walking distance, nicely spaced sites.
@AmyW838 · Camped on Sep 24, 2021 at Campsite #B12
Would rate it 5/5 but only doing 4/5 because lack of showers. If you would like to shower while staying in the park the only option is walk to Srpingdale to pay for a shower.
@ScottS798 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #B12
Great campground. Hope to return and spend more time. Highly recommend!
@LaurenT702 · Camped on Jul 21, 2021 at Campsite #B12
Such a beautiful spot! Central to shuttle stops to get to all the great hikes! Great views and awesome camp hosts!
@PeterT790 · Camped on May 11, 2021 at Campsite #B12
Excellent facility and campground allowing easy access into the park. Plenty of room, adequate privacy, and quiet.

The only downside is the compulsive need people have to burn wood in campfires every night even when its warm. It casts a smoke layer in the valley until the early morning winds blows it down valley. They really should ban campfires in the campground.
@AlanK443 · Camped on Mar 11, 2021 at Campsite #B12
very nice campground
@JOHNS605 · Camped on Feb 24, 2021 at Campsite #B12
There was a fire that closed the camp ground. I understand this was stressful for everyone. We were unable to check in and had to rent a motel room in town after driving from Wyoming. I applied for a refund after speaking with camp staff the next day and after checking and my account it looks like it was granted. Way unhappy about how I got different stories about the status of checking in from different staff.
@GarrettY891 · Camped on Feb 12, 2021 at Campsite #B12
I’ve been to Zion many times this year and it’s always amazing, I absolutely love it. I spend at least 1 weekend a month camping and Zion is one of my favorites. The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 star is due to the bad attitudes the camp hosts and employees have at Watchman campground. It was my sons first time in Zion and he loved it but it was actually embarrassing to have him experience the lack of professionalism you normally get in a national park. If you’ve ever been to the Grand Canyon and have interacted with anyone working you know what I mean. Our experience at Watchman was the exact the opposite! One host actually told us they were to busy and we should just go home ??. If you don’t like interacting with people maybe working in one of the busiest national parks isn’t the bast place for you.

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