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South Campground is located between the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and Zion Nature Center, ½ mile from the South Entrance in Springdale, Utah. Campsites are typically available from mid-March through October 31. All sites include a parking space, a picnic table, a fire ring, a food storage box, and space for a tent or RV/camper. All campsites in South Campground require reservations. Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. First-come, first-served sites are not available.

Reservations for campsites at South Campground can be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations are available up to 14 days in advance. Park campgrounds are full nearly every night during the peak season; early reservations are strongly encouraged.

Published campsites

total Sites

124

group

0

horse

0

tent Only

18

electrical Hookups

0

rv Only

0

walk Boat To

18

other

0

Published camping fees

Standard Campsites

$35 · Standard sites are equipped with a picnic table, a fire ring, a food storage box, and space for a tent or RV/camper.

Amenities

trash Recycling Collection

Yes - year round

toilets

Flush Toilets - year round

internet Connectivity

No

showers

None

cell Phone Reception

Yes - year round

laundry

No

amphitheater

Yes - seasonal

dump Station

Yes - seasonal

camp Store

No

staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite

Yes - seasonal

potable Water

Yes - seasonal

ice Available For Sale

No

firewood For Sale

No

food Storage Lockers

Yes - year round

Accessibility and facilities

wheelchair Access

There are nine ADA accessible campsites with paved connections to accessible restrooms. Fire grills are elevated, and picnic tables are extended. The Pa'rus Trail, a paved trail which connects to the campground, can be traversed by wheelchairs with assistance. This trail follows the Virgin River and connects to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.

internet Info

The park does not offer public internet service. Nearby businesses may have public wifi.

cell Phone Info

Cell service is generally reliable within the campground. Signal can be spotty depending on your carrier and how busy the park is.

fire Stove Policy

Seasonal fire restrictions are common - check with a ranger or camp host for current fire restrictions. Fires are only permitted in the furnished grates at each site. Only common fuel sources (such as firewood or charcoal) may be used. No burning of trash or manufactured/synthetic materials is allowed. Fires should never be left unattended and must be fully extinguished before leaving. Wood gathering is prohibited within the park. Purchase wood in nearby communities. Gas or liquid-fueled stoves and lanterns are allowed, but they should only be lit on bare ground away from vegetation. Lanterns may not be hung from trees. For additional regulations details, visit https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/camping-regulations.htm

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

Campsites and their parking areas are a variety of sizes. Vehicle length limits for each site are provided in the site details on recreation.gov.

rv Max Length

40

additional Info

All services are available in Springdale, Utah, one half-mile away. Additional regulations can be found on the park's camping regulations page at https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/camping-regulations.htm

trailer Max Length

40

ada Info

South Campground has nine ADA accessible sites and multiple other flat sites with paved paths to accessible restrooms.

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Developed Campground

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