Trip details · Watchman Campground

Watchman Campground packing checklist

Zion's year-round campground by the visitor center, the shuttle and the Virgin River. Fall nights get cold.

Trip details

Location: Next to Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Reservations: Standard sites up to 6 months ahead
River note: Many sites sit near the North Fork of the Virgin River (NPS cyanobacteria caution)
Best season: Fall (our pick)

"Our pick" seasons are our own call.

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Reservation (up to 6 months ahead)Sites sell out, especially in spring and fall.
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Warm mid-layerFall nights near the river drop toward freezing.
Columbia Men's Steens Mountain 2.0 Fleece
$45.50 on Amazon
Fall nights near the river drop toward freezing.
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Warm hatFor breakfast at 35°F.
Smartwool Thermal Merino Cuffed Beanie
$35.00 on Amazon
For breakfast at 35°F.
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Camp stoveFor hot coffee before the first shuttle.
MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove
$49.95 on Amazon
For hot coffee before the first shuttle.
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HeadlampIt's dark around 6:30 pm in late fall.
Petzl Tikka Headlamp
$34.95 on Amazon
It's dark around 6:30 pm in late fall.
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Camp blanketFor campfire-ring evenings.
Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket (1-person)
$89.95 on Amazon
For campfire-ring evenings.
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Water bottleDesert air dries you out fast.
Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth 32 oz
$17.99 on Amazon
Desert air dries you out fast.
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