Zion National ParkF12
Campsite #F12 at Watchman Campground, Zion National Park, UT
$35
Tent Site #F12
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 19 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | good |
10/27
Campsite #F12 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (19)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 58% |
| 4 star | | 5% |
| 3 star | | 16% |
| 2 star | | 16% |
| 1 star | | 5% |
@StephenK359283 · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #F12
First Ill mention the people. Other campers were friendly and respectful adding a positive vibe. The Rangers are fantastic, everyone I interacted with was knowledgable, friendly and exhibited a caring attitude for both Zion and my time there.The campground (F Loop) was the perfect balance of well maintained and leave it natural. I loved it. The Visitor Center was nice. I wish they had longer hours or some additional hours when theyd be open after the shuttles have stopped running for the day. My experience tent camping at Watchman was great.
@TimS7118881 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #F12
This campground is more crowded with less amenities than other campgrounds. BLM campgrounds in the area are better and cheaper. No showers just like the other BLM campgrounds (except there is a flush toilet - when it isnt clogged) and for some reason the canopy built over the site is about 50% coverage of wood rather than a regular roof. Maybe they couldnt decide whether to give shade/sun or coverage from rain or not. For the difficulty of getting a site here and the crowds - just go nearby to a BLM campground like Pyramid ridge instead.
@MarieClauB362A · Camped on Apr 29, 2025 at Campsite #F12
Our camp site was very quiet, offered a nice view, and was close enough to our car for a walk-in site. We had a great time at Watchman campground. It was just a short walk away from the shuttle to go to Angels Landing and very close to the services offered in Springdale.
@BrendaS8017425 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #F12
Clean, beautiful, and convenient
@JacquelinA7448 · Camped on May 4, 2024 at Campsite #F12
Beautiful walk-in sites, very calm and conveniently located.
@PatC0BD9FC544D · Camped on Apr 29, 2024 at Campsite #F12
The walk in tent sites were wonderful! Good planning re. Placement and distance between sites.
@MaureenC982054 · Camped on Mar 3, 2024 at Campsite #F12
Even though quiet hours at the campground are supposed to be from 10pm to 8am, shuttlebuses would start running their engines at 5am, very close to the F loop. And a garbage truck came through the campground at 6:30 one morning making a ton of racket. Why the shuttlebuses need to run their engines for 2 hours generating all that pollution and noise in a beautiful place is beyond me.
@ValerieAA1753C · Camped on Oct 19, 2023 at Campsite #F12
Stunning views, even the RV section was quiet and peaceful, and the walk-in sites were great
@BarbaraD378395 · Camped on Oct 7, 2023 at Campsite #F12
Restroom was not open due to renovations and we were not told that when we registered. We had to drive to the nearest bathroom because of a painful knee. Very noisy parking lot nearby with alarms going off
@Christine33606 · Camped on Aug 12, 2023 at Campsite #F12
Fantastic view and tent location, like individual island. Clean and flat, easy to install everything and with deers greeting every morning. Some distance to the car but not an issue with some organisation.
@Katherine16020 · Camped on Jul 24, 2023 at Campsite #F12
Site F012 is remote and secluded. We enjoyed watching baby and mama deer in afternoon. However, since this site is so far from parking, this remoteness could be a problem if you're planning to bring a lot of gear. Most important is that there was huge fire ant colony, and ants were all aver this site. We checked other sites and there were no signs of ants. At night, ants retreated, but roaches appeared from under the bear proof metal box. Make sure to shake your gear well to make sure not to pick up some. We stayed there in July and probably pick season for both insects.Otherwise, we loved location of campground as it was close to the brewery and shuttle stop.
@MarissaF488569 · Camped on Apr 21, 2023 at Campsite #F12
We stayed in loop F (tent only) . Not only did we have amazing views, we had shade cover and a close shared fire pit!
@ParamveerS347 · Camped on Oct 19, 2021 at Campsite #F12
Great experience. Definitely rent the pants and shoes if heading to the narrows. Easy shuttle system to get to the hikes. I planned very little prior to this trip and had an amazing experience.
@ErinJ209 · Camped on May 9, 2021 at Campsite #F12
This was a great location, we loved that it was a short walk to the camp site and to the visitor center. We had our own designated parking spot so it was guaranteed. It was lovely! However, there was a HUGE red carpenter ant hill in the middle of the campsite and needless to say ants EVERYWHERE. honestly I am not afraid of ants or bugs, I'm from the pacific north west, but if we would have camped there we would have been crawling with them. We decided to stay at a hotel in springdale instead. Usually camp rangers in CA monitor pest control and either mark the campsite unusable or move the pest. In such an incredible place, the standards should be higher. Thank you.
@AmberC335 · Camped on May 1, 2021 at Campsite #F12
I like the campsites here better than at the South Campground, and the location/views can’t be beat!
@JaceyW354 · Camped on Apr 29, 2021 at Campsite #F12
Loved this site! Definitely the best in the park.
@TanyaT515 · Camped on Apr 24, 2021 at Campsite #F12
Lovely view in a well maintained campground centrally located in Zion. We found many of the trails and most of Zion to be heavily congested detracting from the beauty of the area.
@CraigH226 · Camped on Apr 21, 2021 at Campsite #F12
Site F012 in watchman had three nests of red ants. One of our members got bit. Please address for next campers !!! Please
@TurnerK515 · Camped on Mar 8, 2021 at Campsite #F12
Best camp spot ever! A short drive away from the best hikes in the park. Will be going back soon!
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