Details
Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, Springdale, UT, 84767
Lat:37.20374259940827
Lng:-112.98419155776429
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 25, 2026
Campground
South Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, Springdale, UT, 84767
National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 25, 2026
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.
South Campground is open seasonally during spring, summer, and fall, typically from mid-March through October 31. The campground closes temporarily in winter.
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
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
South Campground is located next to the Zion Nature Center, ½ mile away from the South Entrance at Springdale, Utah. After entering the park, head straight on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. After roughly ¼ mile, there will be a sign for the South Campground. The campground is located just off the highway.
Standard Campsites
Standard sites are equipped with a picnic table, a fire ring, a food storage box, and space for a tent or RV/camper.
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 Information
The park does not offer public internet service. Nearby businesses may have public wifi.
Cell Phone Information
Cell service is generally reliable within the campground. Signal can be spotty depending on your carrier and how busy the park is.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
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 Maximum Length
40
Trailer Maximum Length
40
ADA Information
South Campground has nine ADA accessible sites and multiple other flat sites with paved paths to accessible restrooms.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
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
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground