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Watchman Campground

37.1978° N / 112.9880° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 7507 detected openings this week184 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 507 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232445

When Watchman Campground reopens

Watchman Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
507
Openings · last 30 days
2,195
Openings · last 90 days
3,372

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
0100200300400500600560450547437465467446MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 3,372

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 3,372 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
0100200300189288238231209225206159163177221187197160000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · MT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 10:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 526 of 3,372 detected openings (15.6%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 3DMEDIAN · 9 DAYS OUTP75 · 20D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–20 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
A002  421.2%
A009  391.2%
C005  351.0%
B056  341.0%
B052  331.0%

Site A002 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 42. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 184 monitored sites

Of the 33,672 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 18,565 open for online reservation · 15,107 reserved.

Where the open windows are

44.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 18,565 of 33,672 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online44.9%
Open site-nights18,565 / 33,672
Reserved (of online inventory)15,107 / 33,672
Weekday openings10,880
Weekend openings7,685

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 10,880 fall on weekdays and 7,685 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
02,0004,0006,0006204,5855,3414,4421,9021,438237NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

January holds the most room. 5,341 of 5,704 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 184 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 2832Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 24139Open
FRI Dec 25130Open
New YearTHU Dec 31127Open
FRI Jan 1135Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Thursday and Friday have no online availability; individual Saturday night remains open. Christmas: 126 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 123 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
F008  156
F013  153
F010  152
F014  152
F016  152

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendSat · Nov 7

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 7. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

18,565 open site-nights across 184 sites at Watchman Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 994 2-night, 789 3-night, 462 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site E004.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 92 sites take 25 ft, 92 sites take 35 ft, 82 sites take 40 ft. 4 sites of 184 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

Showing 60 of 184 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
F00819 ftNone156114 nightsNov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 +144 more
F01319 ftNone153112 nightsNov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 +141 more
F01019 ftNone152109 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 30, Dec 1 +140 more
F01419 ftNone15264 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +140 more
F01619 ftNone152114 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +140 more
F00719 ftNone150110 nightsNov 4, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +138 more
D016HC19 ftNone148117 nightsNov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +136 more
F01719 ftNone148110 nightsNov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 24, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +136 more
F00919 ftNone146111 nightsNov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +134 more
F01519 ftNone14689 nightsNov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +134 more
D00919 ftNone144112 nightsNov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +132 more
F01119 ftNone144108 nightsNov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 24, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +132 more
F01819 ftNone14499 nightsNov 10, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +132 more
D01119 ftNone143112 nightsNov 10, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +131 more
F00619 ftNone14298 nightsNov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +130 more
D03619 ftNone141111 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +129 more
D03219 ftNone139112 nightsNov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +127 more
D03919 ftNone138100 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +126 more
F00119 ftNone138105 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 20, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +126 more
F00219 ftNone138106 nightsNov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +126 more
C016HC19 ftNone136109 nightsNov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +124 more
C02219 ftNone136105 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +124 more
D00519 ftNone13675 nightsNov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +124 more
D01019 ftNone136112 nightsNov 11, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +124 more
E00419 ftNone13696 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16 +124 more
D00219 ftNone135106 nightsNov 3, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +123 more
D00319 ftNone133103 nightsNov 17, Nov 18, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +121 more
E007Not recordedNone13396 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +121 more
D01519 ftNone132104 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +120 more
D02219 ftNone132102 nightsNov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +120 more
D02819 ftNone132109 nightsNov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +120 more
D00419 ftNone13180 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +119 more
D01319 ftNone131104 nightsNov 20, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +119 more
D03419 ftNone131107 nightsNov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +119 more
F00419 ftNone13168 nightsNov 11, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +119 more
C02019 ftNone130105 nightsNov 11, Nov 12, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +118 more
D00119 ftNone13082 nightsNov 12, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +118 more
D03519 ftNone130104 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +118 more
D03719 ftNone13085 nightsNov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +118 more
F01219 ftNone13066 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +118 more
C01819 ftNone12973 nightsNov 15, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +117 more
C02519 ftNone129104 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +117 more
D02319 ftNone129113 nightsNov 18, Nov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +117 more
C01919 ftNone12875 nightsNov 17, Nov 18, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 7, Dec 8 +116 more
D01419 ftNone12887 nightsNov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +116 more
D03019 ftNone12876 nightsNov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +116 more
F00319 ftNone12896 nightsNov 16, Nov 17, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +116 more
C02719 ftNone12773 nightsNov 19, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +115 more
F00519 ftNone12774 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +115 more
D01819 ftNone12675 nightsNov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +114 more
C02419 ftNone125112 nightsNov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10 +113 more
D00619 ftNone12594 nightsNov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +113 more
C02319 ftNone123104 nightsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +111 more
C01119 ftNone122104 nightsNov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +110 more
C02819 ftNone122105 nightsNov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +110 more
E00119 ftNone12298 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 28 +110 more
C01219 ftNone12175 nightsNov 18, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +109 more
D00719 ftNone121104 nightsNov 15, Nov 17, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +109 more
D00819 ftNone12173 nightsNov 16, Nov 17, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +109 more
D03819 ftNone12099 nightsNov 17, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +108 more

About Watchman Campground

Overview

For visitors to Zion National Park, Watchman Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located near the park's south entrance, the campground is just a short walk from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, the Zion Canyon Shuttle System and the adjacent town of Springdale. The canyon and most of the park's trails are only accessible by shuttle bus from approximately March through November each year.

Season Dates: Watchman Campground is open year-round. Reservations are available 6 months in advance.

Recreation

Hikers can access three trails directly from the facility: the Watchman Trail, a moderate trail that ascends the peak behind the campground; the Archeology Trail, which offers a light hike to an archeological site nearby; and the Pa'rus Trail, a paved walking and biking trail that runs alongside the river, and the only trail in the park that allows dogs. Although there are no rock climbing routes in the campground, many popular climbs are within a short shuttle bus ride into the main canyon. Use of OHVs and ATVs is prohibited in Zion National Park.

Facilities

Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided at this facility. Tent-only (F-Loop), non-electric sites (C & D Loop) do not permit vehicles 19 feet and over or in combined length. Group sites (E-Loop) are also tent-only and can accommodate between seven and 40 people. Standard electric sites in A & B loops may be used for either tent or RV camping. There are no full-hookup campsites. Electric sites are all 30 amp, with only a handful of sites that supply 50 amp; a dump station with potable water is available at the entrance to the campground.

Natural Features

Zion is known for it's dynamic geologic history and Watchman Campground is no exception. Named for the rocky peak that rises above it, the campground is surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs that glow red and orange during sunrise and sunset.

The Virgin River, a narrow but powerful river that carved out the canyon over time, runs adjacent to the campground. Cottonwood trees surrounding the campsite turn golden in the fall. Most of the campsites are in partial to full sun, however in the Group sites (E-Loop) and the Walk-To sites (F-Loop) visitors may receive some shade under pergulas that are constructed over the picnic tables. Visitors can also cool off in the cold river when temperatures peak during summer.

Notice: The months of April and May bring an unusual infestation of Tent Caterpillars, which fall from trees onto tents, tables, and unsuspecting campers and can make it quite uncomfortable to sit outside. The months of July and August in particular bring a higher concentration of ants in the campsites, which seem to come out especially after the monsoons, but are present all summer long. Insecticidal treatment by visitors is not permitted.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Springdale has shopping, art galleries, restaurants, and a public library. Throughout the year, concerts, festivals, and parades are held in the town.

184 monitored sitesRVs up to 99 ft92 with hookups110 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 40

Getting there

Beginning June 7, 2026 , Zion National Park will enforce existing size and weight limits on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway (ZMCH) from Canyon Junction to the East Entrance. Vehicles exceeding 35'-9" in length, 7'-10" in width, 11'-4" in height, or 50,000 lbs. will not be allowed to travel through the park on the Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. All large vehicles exceeding any of the outlined dimensions will be required to enter and exit through the South Entrance of Zion National Park in Springdale, UT in order to access Watchman Campground. Please follow the link below for more information. Large Vehicles - Zion National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

S.R. 9, Springdale, UT 84767435-772-3837
BikingCampingEvening ProgramsHikingInterpretive ProgramsPhotographyStar GazingSwimming SiteVisitor Center

View on Recreation.gov ↗   Get directions ↗

FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Watchman Campground?

Reservations for Watchman Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 18,565 of 33,672 tracked site-nights are currently open (55.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 3,372 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Watchman Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 507 site-date openings at Watchman Campground in the last 7 days, 2,195 over 30 days and 3,372 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Watchman Campground?

789 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site E004. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Watchman Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

92 of the 184 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft. 180 of those 184 sites have a recorded maximum length and 4 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Watchman Campground?

January 2027, with 5,341 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 5,704.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Watchman Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-20 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Watchman Campground?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Nov 7. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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