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National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
South Campground is located near the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, ½ mile from the South Entrance at Springdale, Utah. When open, tent, dry RV, and group campsites are typically available by reservation from March through October. All sites include a place for a tent or RV, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Reservations may be made 14 days in advance of your stay. Reservations are needed because the campground is full nearly every night.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Generally, the South Campground is open March through October. The campground will be closed in the winter season. The actual availability should be reflected on Recreation.gov.
Weather
Zion is known for a wide range of weather conditions. Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and day/night temperatures may differ by over 30°F. More details are on our weather webpage: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/weather-and-climate.htm
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Directions
South Campground is located near to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, 0.5 mile away from the South Entrance at Springdale, Utah. Follow the signs after entering the park.
Rates & Fees
Tent Campsites
Tent Campsites
Group Campsites
Group Campsites
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are not allowed when fire restrictions are in place.Regulations Overview
-Check out time is 11am. -Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am. Generator use is only allowed from 8am to 10am and 6pm to 8pm. -Do not move picnic tables. -Tents, vehicles, and hammocks must remain within campsite boundaries and cannot be on vegetation. Please refer to Campground Map and Regulations document at the bottom of the page for information about food storage, recreation equipment, and more.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
There are three wheelchair accessible sites. The Pa'rus Trail, an accessible trail, can be accessed from the South Campground with assistance.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
Sites are a variety of sizes. Length limits for each site are provided in the site details on Recreation.gov.
RV Maximum Length
40
Additional Information
There are no hook-ups available in this campground, though a dump station with potable water is available for campers. Generators are allowed from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Shaded/tree sites can only accommodate vehicles with maximum height of 12 feet 6 inches (3.84 meters). Hammocks are allowed in the campground but can only be set up over the footprint of the campsite, limited to trees more than 10 inches in diameter with adequate padding around the tree, and only 2 hammocks are allowed to be suspended from the same tree. Food must be stored in a vehicle or hard-sided lockable container. Feeding wildlife is strictly prohibited. Do not leave trash unattended. Dispose of trash in dumpsters, and leave campsites free of litter. Black water must be disposed of at the dump station, not on the ground, in the river, or in irrigation ditches. Grey water (dishwater and solar shower) must be dumped down drains near the water spigots outside each restroom, not on the ground.
Trailer Maximum Length
40
ADA Information
South Campground has three flat sites, but no accessible facilities such as restrooms. Campers staying in South Campground can travel 0.3 miles to the Watchman Campground to utilize accessible restrooms if necessary.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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