Zion National ParkC3
Campsite #C3 at Watchman Campground, Zion National Park, UT
$35
Tent Site #C3
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 19 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/25
7/17
Campsite #C3 Features: Walk-In access, Back-in parking, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 32% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@CrispinaY59338 · Camped on Nov 8, 2025 at Campsite #C3
This is definitely one of my favorite campsites to stay and spend quality time with family. Loop C -3 is a great spot. Any spot in Watchman Campground is highly recommended. Clean bathrooms. There is service in this campsite. Walking distance to the town.
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@CorryW6DF6D664 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #C3
Clean facilities. Proximity to visitor center, shuttle, and Springdale shops.
Excellent
@LornaC999ACFFD · Camped on Apr 29, 2025 at Campsite #C3
Too many people & cars in Zion. Having a campsite at Watchman made everything work for me -- easy walk to bus and visitor center. Loved the night sky and the view from my bed in the morning (site C03).
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@BrianM6776107 · Camped on Apr 17, 2025 at Campsite #C3
Location is amazing, Zion is well Zion, and not much privacy in the campground, but the location couldnt be better Bathrooms very clean
Excellent
@HopeH229C2409E · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #C3
The convenience of being in the park and a very short walk from the VC and the bus stops is probably worth the inconvenience of very tight camping with a variety of people. The sites very closely spaced. The restrooms are newer, which is nice, but there are very few. The squirrels have been fed human food and are very aggressive little addicts. Beware! They seem funny, but they are dangerous to you and your stuff. Don't encourage them, and don't leave anything sitting out. The campground is in a canyon, and that is like being on a lake -- sound carries. We had one group in our loop that made a lot of noise well into the night. They did not seem to notice that they were the only group making noise. Bring earplugs or a fan or both.
Good
@PaulK4963226 · Camped on Oct 5, 2024 at Campsite #C3
Its a very nice Campground, in fascinating scenery. The campspots are clean and spacious, so are the Restrooms. You can shower at Zion Outfitters which can be reached via the footbridge within minutes. Remember to take your annual Pass or the receipt of your entry which will be checken as you are re entering later on.
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@LueYF0789C9E43 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #C3
Good site with some shade. You can stay in your car at this site. Just some foot and vehicle traffic. Didn't use a tent so idk about the ground if there's ticks underneath or not.
@LaurieH1733167 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #C3
It was hot when we were there, but there were lots of trees and the visitors center was cool. Also a short walk to stores and restaurants. A lovely park.
Good
@ZingS3B0314E93 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #C3
Close to shuttles bus. There's was a river about 5 minutes walk where you can take a bath like I did after long day of hiking with 105F weather during Mid June. Also shower is across the bridge $4. 6-7minute walk from this campsite. View part of canyon. Very windy around 4:00am in the morning tills 7:30am in the morning. Dry air. Over all great locations for Zion np. I will definitely stay here again.
Good
@NeilP303DE8DCF · Camped on Mar 23, 2024 at Campsite #C3
Good experience at Zion watchman campground. Close to shuttle stop and visitors center.
@MelanieP401035 · Camped on Mar 21, 2024 at Campsite #C3
Wonderful campground!
@GregoryK349496 · Camped on Mar 4, 2024 at Campsite #C3
A bit too close to each campsites. No kind of barrier to give any kind of solitude.
Excellent
@TheresaJ46756A · Camped on Oct 3, 2023 at Campsite #C3
The CG itself was very nice and a big space too. The bath house was closed so that was a bummer but there was another (without showers) at the other end of our loop. The park itself was exceptionally crowded giving my experience a "C" rating as I'm used to backpacking in the wilderness but it is a park that should be seen at least once as a pure tourist. Just go to each stop and hike early. The shuttle service is very reliable. Many of the hikes are pretty short, as in under a few miles. Alternatively, if you can walk/hike, go to the last stop and hike back which could be up to 10 miles, that is another way to see the park.
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@CarlM7183155 · Camped on Jun 20, 2023 at Campsite #C3
Couldn't be happier with this trip to Zion June 20 - 24, 2023. Site C003 was in the budget loop ($20/night), right at the end near the restroom/sink/walkway to the showers. Activities included Kanarra Falls, the Subway, Angel's Landing and the Narrows....all of which were a blast. Had required permits purchased in advance, and all went smoothly. Definitely, get Watchman over South Campground, if you can.
Excellent
@FrankT4D977D0B · Camped on Nov 2, 2022 at Campsite #C3
Clean sanitary facilities; open space; privacy die to trees and bushes
@RobertC6154025 · Camped on Sep 7, 2022 at Campsite #C3
I enjoyed it and if I had any complaints it would be that the general parking lot was right next to the campsite. Didnt have that backcountry feel. Otherwise my experience was enjoyable.
@JoyceBE6209340 · Camped on Jul 27, 2022 at Campsite #C3
Clean and beautiful! Love that passes last for a week!
@VanessaS490870 · Camped on May 9, 2022 at Campsite #C3
Amazing campground in the park with stunning views all around! Walking distance to visitors center, Springdale, and several hikes. Very nice bathroom facilities and well-kept sites.
@christopherh24 · Camped on May 6, 2022 at Campsite #C3
Great campsite! Clean and new facilities, close to amenities outside the park and beautiful scenery. My only gripe is the very hard ground, which made it difficult to stake down our tent.
@BellaV555A5179 · Camped on Mar 10, 2022 at Campsite #C3
It was cold at night but it was a awesome experience we had as a family family time is important to me with less cell phones time thank you for our get away from the city awesome see you again soon.
@GregR8740343 · Camped on Sep 17, 2021 at Campsite #C3
Campground was clean, and showers at Springdale stayed open till 11:00 which was very nice for the hikes that ran into the night.
@TheodoreK225 · Camped on Aug 28, 2021 at Campsite #C3
5 star for location and natural beauty. Fairly well spaced out sites. The big concern was the lack of shade and nightly wind. The down canyon wind would start about 7pm and blow all night until 8 am or so. The ranger states it is very common. Can be hard to sleep. Pulled our tent stakes out during the night
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@LaurenF658 · Camped on Jul 15, 2021 at Campsite #C3
Beautiful views but camp host not present and other campers were awful. No one could follow the rules (no campfires, don’t leave trash outside, don’t feed the animals) and no one was there to enforce the rules. A ruined experience in a beautiful park. Don’t be THOSE people!
Excellent
@MichaelM402 · Camped on Jun 1, 2021 at Campsite #C3
Great experience staying at Watchman campground! We spent 4 nights at site C3 in June 2021. The fact that this campground is within easy walking distance to the town of Springdale which is a charming little village with restaurants, shops, grocery stores, E bike rentals, hiking gear/outfitters, shower facilities, etc. as well as our favorite spot after a long day on the trails, the Zion Brew Pub is just steps beyond the foot bridge leading to the shuttle pick-up station and Waterman campground. We did have a couple nights of fairly strong winds and a moratorium on campfires was in place throughout our stay due to dry conditions. All in all, we had no regrets and highly recommend visiting Zion and the Watchman campground, well worth the 7 hour drive!
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