Zion National ParkB42
Campsite #B42 at Watchman Campground, Zion National Park, UT
$45
Campsite #B42
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 52 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/20
7/26
Campsite #B42 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 52-foot driveway, 30 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@Elizabeth93265 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #B42
Beautiful location, sites are pretty close together. There is a well stocked store just outside the park, wish that information had been posted somewhere. Do not plan on parking in the nearby parking lot as it is always completely full.
Good
@KarenC7594177 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #B42
Watchman campground is an oasis in a very busy park. This site is large and private - we were visited by mule deer and enjoyed walking along the river to the extremely busy visitor center. Camp hosts were great - there was a power outage in the entire area and they kept us all informed.
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@MichaelF110976 · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #B42
The dump station was a disaster- both flushing water lines were inoperative. Some were using drinking water to flush!With nobody at the check-in station, abuse and campground degradation is likely to increase!
@guillermo240FA · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #B42
Amazing experience. Clean, great location, friendly neighbors, quiet. The small creek behind the camping site was really cool to take a splash after a day of hiking. Walking distance to the visitor center, and showers in Zion Outfitters. Bathrooms and dish sink were clean. Just make sure to bring at spray, as we had a bunch of ant nests in our camping site. Squirrels and deer are common, so try to bring containers to keep your food away from them. Our specific site (042B) didn't have any trees to hang any hammocks on, so keep that in mind.
Good
@EricB5484998 · Camped on Apr 22, 2024 at Campsite #B42
The cream of the crop for Zion -- if you can get a reservation. In the warmer months, the electric hookup sites are a boon. There's nothing more refreshing after a day of hiking than to come back to an air conditioned rig. When we visited in April, the Virgin River flowed vigorously along the grounds, dampening the traffic noise of an otherwise bustling area of the park. Watchman has pretty much everything you need for your Zion home base -- restrooms, dump station, potable water spigots, and as mentioned earlier, electric hookups in some loops. A quick walk takes you right into the heart of the Zion village, where you can explore the visitor center, grab some food and beverages, or hop on a free shuttle to downtown Springdale or the canyon scenic drive.
@MaggieK577B228 · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #B42
Great campground! Nice to have power, easy access to the visitor center, river, etc.
@EdmundC4DE0B14 · Camped on Dec 14, 2023 at Campsite #B42
Staff were helpful. We didn't have a reservation so they booked one for us. Restrooms were clean too
@OwenJ50761AC82 · Camped on Nov 12, 2023 at Campsite #B42
Sites were nice and clean with electric plug-in, picnic table, and fire pit. We were in B loop and it was a 5 minute walk to the shuttle. We really enjoyed our visit and will be back. Beautiful views and star gazing from our campsite as well!
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@JamesV6022367 · Camped on Oct 11, 2023 at Campsite #B42
This campground is the most convenient campground inside Zion park. Therefore, it is also the most difficult site to make reservation. If you plan to go, you should make a reservation way in advance. The campground itself is nice with some privacy. You still can see your neighbor but not too close. From the campground, you can walk to the visitor center, shops and restaurant inside the park. The only downside is there is no shower.
Good
@DevinB03857094 · Camped on Jul 30, 2023 at Campsite #B42
Love the electricity. Makes the heat bearable. Staff is helpful, area was always clean. Definitely one of my favorite places.
@KentG8833479 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #B42
Excellent campground! Spot was next to the river. Clean bathrooms, well maintained.
@Jennifer602066 · Camped on Jun 7, 2023 at Campsite #B42
We used a tent, but I would not recommend it unless you have sandbags etc because the ground is EXTREMELY hard. We bent tent stakes and couldn't get others to go into the ground and we needed then due to wind. Bathrooms were kept up and nice. Staff was friendly and informative.
@RichardJ844521 · Camped on May 31, 2023 at Campsite #B42
Watchman was an excellent campground. Our site B42 was spacious and right along the river. The whole park is very beautiful. I knew going in that the park itself is not that dog friendly and we could not take them on any hiking trails except for the paved Pa'rus trail nor take the shuttle with the dogs which I do understand with all the people, but I was surprised to learn that we could not even drive in our private vehicle to where the shuttles go to the Temple of Sinawava at the end of the paved road. They even let the guests at the lodge drive their private vehicles down that road but no one else visiting the park can.
The paved Pa'rus trail is also the only trail bicycles can go on and with the massive popularity of all the new E bikes being rented in Springdale it is not enjoyable to walk on especially with dogs as most of the younger crowd riding their bikes are going very fast and do not even alert you that they are coming up right behind you making that trail slightly dangerous for walking with or without your doggies.
Driving up and through the tunnel was very beautiful and enjoyable site and recommended.
The paved Pa'rus trail is also the only trail bicycles can go on and with the massive popularity of all the new E bikes being rented in Springdale it is not enjoyable to walk on especially with dogs as most of the younger crowd riding their bikes are going very fast and do not even alert you that they are coming up right behind you making that trail slightly dangerous for walking with or without your doggies.
Driving up and through the tunnel was very beautiful and enjoyable site and recommended.
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@MerrillHC23EE1 · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #B42
So close to the canyon being inside the park - made the beauty even more peaceful.
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@MichaelL540355 · Camped on May 22, 2023 at Campsite #B42
One of the best campsites I have ever stayed at.
Excellent
@RichardB341941 · Camped on Apr 7, 2023 at Campsite #B42
The weather was unseasonably warm, and the river was raging due to the melting snow, also the wind blew pretty hard during the night, all to be expected for that time of year except the heat 85-86 degrees. Bathrooms were good and the campsites were not too close together.Very crowded and got sick on the last day.
@CarolynL507956 · Camped on Mar 2, 2023 at Campsite #B42
The grounds were well maintained, its within walking distance to a ton of things and a dog friendly trail thats absolutely BEAUTIFUL! We loved it!
@NiWA493FAEA89D · Camped on Feb 17, 2023 at Campsite #B42
Our site is by the river. Listening to the water flow is a music to my ear. And the access to the river is just right there. Cant expect anything better! Everything is just perfect!
@JayC7170948 · Camped on Jan 3, 2023 at Campsite #B42
Winter at Zion is great. No crowds. Campground was perfect for our Sprinter van.
@AnhU1584728C81 · Camped on Nov 14, 2022 at Campsite #B42
I love Watchman campground the most, best of the best. Very convenient, right at Visitor Center, easy to get into Zion by bus. Our site are next to rest room and River. Very clean, has electric hook up and large site, beautiful view. I already make booking for our next trip in December. Love Watchman and Zion
@AmyW4641385 · Camped on Sep 27, 2022 at Campsite #B42
Very convenient to stay within the park. Stayed here the end of September, and a site with a bit more shade would have been nice- but there was some shade. I wish the bathroom closest to the campsite would have been open. The convenience of staying in the park was well worth it. Hiking the narrows was our favorite activity!
@MichaelW725874 · Camped on Apr 28, 2022 at Campsite #B42
Nice campground with sufficient room between sites.
@RenevEC97DB2CC · Camped on Apr 24, 2022 at Campsite #B42
We had a wonderful day/ night and a nice spot. Only thing that we missed, were the showers. They are still out of order. Zion NP is almost the best of what we visited. We hope to come back someday.Ren (The Netherlands).
@LeeT6177EF0777 · Camped on Nov 10, 2021 at Campsite #B42
The campground was so beautiful and very convenient to everything Zion. We dont have a car and it was nice to walkthrough everything. Definitely recommend and will return.
@LeeT965 · Camped on Nov 10, 2021 at Campsite #B42
The campground was so beautiful and very convenient to everything Zion. We don’t have a car and it was nice to walkthrough everything. Definitely recommend and will return.
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