Zion campground reservation at Zion: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

Zion campground reservation (does NOT grant Scenic Drive access)

Exact conditions

Status: Required under the listed conditions
Applies to: overnight guests
Place or corridor: Watchman Campground and South Campground near the South Entrance; Lava Point Campground on Kolob Terrace Road
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Release model: rolling window

Release detail: Watchman standard sites are reservable up to 6 months in advance on Recreation.gov. South Campground and Lava Point are reservable up to 14 days in advance.

Fee detail: Per-night rates are not published on the NPS campgrounds page.

Exceptions and limits

South Campground and Lava Point close seasonally; Watchman is open year-round.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Reservations are required to stay at park campgrounds. From mid-March through late November, the campgrounds are full almost every night. Watchman Campground... offering reservations up to six months in advance. South Campground... offers reservations up to two weeks in advance.

Campgrounds - Zion National Park