ZION CANYON CAMPGROUND & RV PARK, UT
Springdale, Utah
📅 Date visited: 4/12/2025
⏰ Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in is 1 p.m. for RV/tent sites and 4:00 p.m. for cabins. Check-out is 12:00 p.m. for RV/tent sites and 11:00 a.m. for cabins.
📍 Address/Grid Coord: 479 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767
🌐 Website/Social Media Link: https://www.camplife.com/campground/874
📞 Phone: 435-772-3237
💲 Pricing Details/Discounts: We stayed at a 30/50 AMP FHU pull-thru site and paid an average of $148.85 per night.
🅿️ Site Used: E30
⌚ Length of Stay: 6 days
☝️ Max Length of Stay Permitted: Daily and Weekly.
🚘 Vehicle and Rig Specs: Ford F-350, DRW - Cedar Creek 375BHO, Length: 43’ Height: 13’ 6”, 50amp service.
👨👩👧👧 Family Demographics: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (Under 10)
🐶 Pets: We don’t have any, but they are allowed in RVs. Pet’s are not allowed in cabins, tents or buildings.
📱 Cell Service Used: T-Mobile 5G, below average performance in and around the campground.
📶 Other Cell Service Quality: Verizon showed the best coverage; however, all are intermittent throughout the area.
Source: CoverageMap LLC.
💻 Internet Service Used: T-Mobile 5G and Starlink
🛰️ Starlink Accessibility: Our NE access was clear with no obstructions.
Source: Starlink App Speed test and Obstruction Reports
📡 Campground WiFi Quality: Limited WiFi was available. Performance was below average.
🛀 Facilities: Office/Campstore, Comfort Station (token operated showers, 6-min time limit), Laundry, Dump Station and Dumpsters.
🏊🏻♂️ Amenities: Swimming Pool (seasonal outdoor) and Playground.
🔢 Total Number of Sites and General Condition: ~125 RV Sites, 15 Tent Sites and 39 Cabins.
⛺ Tent Camping Permitted: Yes
♿ Handicap Accessibility: Yes
🔌💧🚽 Electric, Water & Sewer details: Yes, mixed 20/30/50 AMP. Some river front sites do not have sewer.
👋🏻 Assigned sites or FCFS: Can be assigned during reservation.
👀 Site selection/location assistance: The office provided a map and directions to the site upon check-in.
🔒 Gated Access: No.
🚧 Road Condition: Good; easy access both in and out. Paved roads, dirt sites.
⛽ Gas: Shell (.5 mile).
🛒 Grocery: Happy Camper Market (.5 mile), Sol Foods Supermarket (.7 mile)
🚩 Area Attractions / Amenities:
Zion Nature Center (0.5 miles) – Located near the South Campground, this center offers interactive exhibits and ranger-led programs tailored for children, making it an educational stop for families exploring Zion National Park.
Zion Human History Museum (1 mile) – This museum provides insights into the rich cultural and natural history of Zion Canyon, featuring exhibits on Native American culture, pioneer settlement, and the park's geology.
Emerald Pools Trail (2 miles) – Accessible via the Zion Canyon Shuttle, this family-friendly hike leads to beautiful waterfalls and lush pools, offering varying trail lengths suitable for all ages.
Eagle Crags Trail (6 miles) – This 2.8-mile trail offers panoramic views of Zion Canyon and the surrounding red rock formations, making it a rewarding hike for families with older children.
Grafton Ghost Town (7 miles) – A short drive from Springdale, Grafton is a well-preserved ghost town offering a glimpse into 19th-century pioneer life, complete with historic buildings and a picturesque cemetery.
Tuacahn Center for the Arts (30 miles) – Situated in Ivins, this outdoor amphitheater hosts family-oriented musicals and concerts set against a stunning red rock backdrop, offering a unique cultural experience.
✏️ General Feedback / Review: Our stay at the Zion Canyon Campground in Springdale, UT was a fantastic experience, offering a prime location just steps from the entrance to Zion National Park. The campground was clean, well-organized, and surrounded by breathtaking red rock views, making it a perfect base for our family adventures in the area.
We loved being able to walk or e-bike to local shops and restaurants in Springdale, and the free Zion shuttle stop right outside the campground is a great option for anyone without bikes who may want to explore the park without having to drive. The kids enjoyed watching the Virgin River flow by and spotting wildlife right from our site.
The on-site laundry facilities and well-stocked camp store added extra convenience to our stay. Evenings around the fire ring were a great way to relax and take in the stunning canyon scenery. We'd definitely stay here again!
