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Zion Wright Ranch Eco-Camp

67 sites · RVs, Tents1200 acres · Virgin, UT
Off Grid eco oriented camp on 1200 acres overlooking Zion National Park. Owned and operated by Bill Wright, a rancher whose family has farmed and ranched the land for several generations. A few minutes from Zion’s backcountry trails in the Kolob Terrace Region and approx. 40 minutes to the main gate of Zion NP. Bill Wright is the father of the legendary "Wright Brothers" the family of Professional Rodeo Saddle Bronc riders. You will often see Bill tending the land and moving cattle and horses from your campsite. This off the grid ranch has some of the most stunning views you'll ever encounter. Want a little adventure during your stay? Reserve a 2-hour horseback ride with Bill. He'll finish your ride with one of the most breathtaking vistas you can find of Zion National Park. Our property features many spaced out sites to choose from with bathrooms onsite. Pets and campfires are also allowed.
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Kolob Campground

23 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Virgin, UT
The perfect way to escape the heat of summer, and the crowds of Zion National Park. Kolob Campground, Kolob Terrace Road, and Kolob Reservoir is a quiet location nestled between the main canyons of Zion National Park and the remote Kolob Finger Canyons Complex at Zion National Park. With quick access to West Rim Trail, Subway Canyon, Hop Valley Trail, and Wildcat Canyon Trail, this area of Greater Zion is not to be missed.  Located in a private gated area on the shores of Kolob Reservoir, Kolob Campground is the premiere location for camping on Kolob Mountain in the Greater Zion National Park area. Kolob Campground is located adjacent to the Kolob Reservoir boat ramp and dock, including four acres of private shoreline. Just a few feet from the paved road, nestled in tall aspen, oak, and pine trees. Access to potable water is available adjacent to camp, and public restrooms (vault toilets) are only a short walk from camp.WiFi access is available nearby at Kolob Adventure Rentals/Adventure Beach (3 minute walk). WiFi location and password provided by host upon request. This is an exclusive benefit available to our guests, and the only WiFi available to campers in the area.Canoe, kayak and SUP rentals, snacks and beverages are also located nearby. LP(propane) fires are allowed and LP fire bowls can be provided through the camp host. LP fuel is also available for purchase. Wood burning, charcoal, and smoking currently not allowed due to area restriction.
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Camp Land Beyond Zion

32 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Cane Beds, AZ
Welcome to Camp Land Beyond Zion, a boutique glampground like no other. Nestled in Cane Beds, Arizona near Zion National Park. We are located just 45 minutes from Zion (secret dirt backroad!), 20 minutes from Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and within easy driving distance to Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Whether you're here for adventure or relaxation, our camp provides a safe & inclusive space for everyone. You are welcome here! Voted #2 Best Campground in Arizona by Hipcamp! At Camp Land Beyond Zion, we’re proud to offer a camping experience that combines rustic charm with modern comforts. Choose from unique accommodations designed to suit every type of traveler: The Tiny Home “Nest”: Cozy and fully equipped for a romantic getaway or solo retreat. The Writer’s Nook: An inspiring haven for creativity with comfortable amenities. Luxurious Glamp Tent: Stylish and spacious with all the comforts of home. Campsites: From Mountain View Deck Sites with power to secluded Desert Campsites, we have spots for tents, small trailers, vans, or rooftop tents. Camp Amenities We’ve thoughtfully designed our camp to ensure a convenient and enjoyable stay: Outdoor Kitchens: Two fully equipped kitchens with propane BBQ, stove, cookware, dishes, and utensils. Flushing toilets, hot showers and two stocked kitchens. Hot Tub: Soak under the stars for $5 per person per use, or $12 per person for unlimited hot tub (and a towel) and BBQ access during your stay. Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend along for just $10 per stay. We are an inclusive and welcoming community for all! At Camp Land Beyond Zion, everyone belongs. We are proud to be a LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and women-friendly space, fostering a welcoming environment for solo adventurers, families, and groups alike. Kids love exploring our safe, playful spaces, and adults appreciate the communal BBQ areas, fire pit and peaceful desert vibe. Discover the best of the Southwest with these must-see destinations: We have trails all around our property or you can head to the parks! Zion National Park: Just 45 minutes away (we’ll share our secret shortcut to Springdale) Coral Pink Sand Dunes: Only 20 minutes away Bryce: 2 hours Grand Canyon: 2 hours Snow Canyon: 1 hour
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Zion Family Ranch Campground and RV

22 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Glendale, UT
Picturesque camping set within the protective hilltops of beautiful Lydia's Canyon. This camping destination is on private land and has long list of unique, attractive features. Conveniently located just a couple minutes off Highway 89, this is the perfect stop over between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Special features including private fishing ponds, a large pavilion equipped with tables and chairs, fire pits, kayaks and FREE WIFI will make your stay easy and fun! Campers will enjoy clean, HOT showers and flushable toilets. You will have access to the multi-acre campground where you can choose which tent site or RV site you prefer. We DO allow no hook-up camping vans in our tent sites. Two of our four new RV sites have full hook-ups (sites 3 & 4), the other two (sites 1 & 2) have water and power hookups only. All sites are equipped with 30 & 50 amp breakers You will have access to the large pavilion for gathering, cooking or shelter from the elements. You also have access to the clean bath house, equipped with two shower rooms (with on-demand hot water) and flushable toilets. As an added bonus, you will have access to the ponds, you may use the boat, canoe or kayaks, you can also catch and release fish if you have your own fishing equipment. (Keep a fish or accidental kill for a fee.) If interested in booking a fishing experience, please reach out to us for more details. There are seven available tent sites and four available RV sites with hookups. No beds or tents are provided. Please plan to bring your own camping supplies. Common spaces including the pavilion and bath house are shared with all campground guests. Lydia's Canyon is known for lush green fields, overflowing fresh water ponds full of native fish, Canadian geese, turkeys, exclusive bird-watching, deer, farming, cows, horses, and last but not least . . . kind, welcoming residents who are happy to help you have a memorable experience. Your super hosts, Jeremy and Betty, live nearby and are available to help when needed. Connect to the campground FREE WIFI for easy communication needs. Kindly follow our speed limits here in Lydia's Canyon, we ask that your speed not exceed 15 mph on the gravel roads. No parties, noise, or bright lights after 10 p.m.
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Cedar Canyon RV Retreat

28 sites · Lodging, RVs38 acres · Cedar City, UT
Cedar Canyon Retreat is the best of both worlds! At Cedar Canyon Retreat, you can be in the mountains, surrounded by woodland, but you are only 5 minutes from the conveniences of Cedar City. We have a 5-bedroom log cabin, 26 RV sites with full hookups, and a cowboy cabin ready to serve your vacation needs! Our woodland community is especially well-suited for reunions and other groups. Come for the Shakespeare Festival, enjoy year-round outdoor adventures on the mountain, or just relax at "home." Our RV Park and Campground is nestled in the woods, a world away from the glorified parking lots you often stay at. It feels like a mountain campground, but with all the amenities you expect: 26 unique RV sites Sizes from 50ft long back-in to 65ft pull-through Full RV hookup: 50/30/20 amp power, water, and sewer Free WiFi Picnic table Fire pit Private restrooms with showers Community gathering & recreation areas Office/convenience store Our 5 Bedroom cabin sleeps 13 and has plenty of room for your family and friends, including a fully renovated kitchen with new appliances, a private yard with a grill and fire pit. Next door is a rec room with a pool table, ping pong table, and air hockey. As you would expect, we have free wi-fi and smart TVs. Our latest addition! A "cowboy cabin" is a simple cabin somewhere between camping and a hotel room. Ours has electricity, heat and AC, a bunk bed that can sleep 3, mini fridge, microwave and wall mounted TV. Like most cowboy cabins, it does not have its own plumbing, but our famously clean private restrooms with showers are just a 50ft walk. This is the perfect get a way to hold your next family reunion or special event! We welcome events on property and for a small fee can rent out our community spaces while you are a guest here. Priced about the same as our RV sites, it's a great option for campers who need a break from your tent!
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Gateway Luxury RV Resort

98 sites · Lodging, RVs12 acres · La Verkin, UT
At Gateway Luxury RV Resort & Casitas, we believe your stay should be just as extraordinary as your surroundings. Whether you’re in a fully equipped casita or enjoying the luxury of our RV sites, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to provide a seamless blend of relaxation and adventure. Our resort has everything you need for an unforgettable getaway! Our 81 full hook-up RV sites are designed for the perfect pit stop — or an extended stay. With spacious pull-thru and back-in options, plus all the hook-ups you need, you’ll be set for adventure in no time. Gateway Luxury RV Resort is in beautiful La Verkin, Utah at the ‘gateway’ to Zion National Park where SR17 and SR9 intersect to take you to the southern entrance of Zion National Park (in 20 mins). With easy access from Interstate 15 using Exit 27, you can be at one of Southern Utah’s most luxurious destination resorts in minutes!

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Camp Joy at Kolob Reservoir

6 sites · RVs3 acres · Kanarraville, UT
A secluded hill top camping spot with PRISTINE views of the lake and access to all that Kolob Reservoir and Zion National Park have to offer. The LARGEST and most secluded camping spot for MILES. After parking your trailer or pitching your tent, walk down to the lake with your fishing poles and kayaks or take a bike ride down Kolob Terrace road. It is the perfect home base for the all the adventures to be had at Kolob and the surrounding areas around Zion National Park. Camp Joy is the highest point around Kolob Reservoir so you will be afforded the best sunset views in all four directions. You will never experience another “golden hour” like the one you experience while at Camp Joy. Our mission is to share the “Joy” of making unforgettable memories in the mountains with friends and family. Happy Travels! Camp Joy at Kolob FAMOUS HIKES AND TRAILHEADS LOCATED BY CAMP JOY: The "Kolob Terrace" is a lesser-traveled section of Zion, accessible via the Kolob Terrace Road that heads north from the town of Virgin. The drive through the Terrace up to Lava Point offers a good sampling of wondrous views, from golden valleys to the majestic North and South Guardian Angels high in distance. The Kolob Terrace is home to one of the most popular canyons in Zion: the Left Fork of North Creek, aka. "the Subway." WEST RIM TRAIL NORTHGATE PEAKS TRAIL THE SUBWAY WILDCAT CANYON TRAILHEAD HOP VALLEY TRAILHEAD THE CONNECTOR TRAIL HOODOO CITY GRAPEVINE TRAIL LANGSTON CANYON AND LANGSTON MOUNTAIN Brief history of Camp Joy: Camp Joy is a small parcel of land given to my grandmother and her sisters by my paternal great grandfather. It was part of a larger, 2,500 acre parcel that has been used for grazing sheep the last 100 or so years. As was common in those days, the male heir inherited the larger portion to continue the family business of sheep, and the three females inherited 1 acre each. My paternal grandmother fondly recalls spending her summers exploring the flora and fauna and staying overnight in a small cabin that they called “Camp Joy.” My father, also used to visit this area during his youth and has many fond memories of when the family would “Hie to Kolob.” My grandmother, being too old to enjoy the place herself, wanted to sell her portion to someone who would be able to enjoy it in this life. She didn’t believe in restricting access to the wonderful and uniquely awe inducing land surrounding Zion National park. She knew humans are just mere stewards , temporarily living off the land that Mother Nature has so generously provided for. My father and mother also shared this vision so (with his sisters/cousins permission) he purchased her share and the two adjoining lots that were owned by his aunts and combined them so we could have a place to park our trailers in the summertime. The advent of the internet and the resurgence of people wanting to go somewhere with their families to experience the peace and tranquility one can only find in the wilds, led us to feel that sharing this slice of heaven was not only economical but the right thing to do. So much of Kolob and the surrounding areas are marked off by private property, owners who aren’t even there to enjoy it 99% of the time. So we felt divinely called to offer our humble slice of heaven to likeminded individuals, seeking tranquility and peace but for some cosmic reason didn’t stand to inherit private property in the middle of one of the most beautiful places on earth. So welcome friend. We only ask, as you leave this place, to please bring with you this spirit of abundance and joy to wherever you call home.
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The Riverside Ranch Souther Utah

38 sites · Tents16 acres · Hatch, UT
TENTS ONLY via HIPCAMP /NO RVS with HIPCAMP RESERVATIONS The Riverside Ranch is the ideal destination with hundreds of miles of ATV trails accessible from our location, as well as abundant fishing for the avid angler, hiking, biking and National Park exploration. So whether you are an adventure seeker, tranquil star gazer or just passing through. Camp along the Sevier River with red cliff views of the backside of Bryce Canyon. Restrooms and laundry available. The Riverside Ranch is the perfect place to hang your hat. Dixie National Forest in a mountain meadow. The beautiful and serene Sevier River winds through the property, offering riverside camping and world class fly fishing. Breathtaking views of the multi-colored mountains make The Riverside Ranch a perfect place to relax and unwind. At night, the stars are so clear and bright, commanding your attention. It seems you can reach out and touch them. Watch the dramatic sky glow of sunrise and set over the meadow land and red rock mountains and buffalo. Please note: we provide tent site only for tent camping or pop up tents. we do NOT provide camping gear.
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Camping in Zion National Park guide

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The knife-sharp ridge that soars to Angels Landing might be daunting, but it’s best to tighten your laces, grab the safety chain, and avoid looking down as you make the final push between two sheer cliffs. Your reward? A bird's-eye view of ruddy cliffs rocketing above the Virgin River and its riparian greenery. Yep, Zion Canyon is a captivating place, dotted with natural attractions straight from a fantasy novel: weeping rocks, hanging gardens, hidden pools, and a serpentine river trail through a tight canyon known as The Narrows. A striking sandstone formation dubbed The Watchman overlooks its namesake campground beside the town of Springdale.

Zion National Park Yurt Rentals

The convergence of the Mojave Desert, Great Basin, and Colorado Plateau in the Zion National Park area makes for incredibly scenic yurt camping and glamping. Although no yurts are available inside Zion, multiple yurt rental options can be found just outside of the park near Utah cities like Springdale, Rockville, and St. George. (The park even runs a free shuttle from Springdale to its entrance). Immersed in a dramatic Navajo sandstone landscape, many of these yurts give campers easy day-use access to Zion as well as other excellent (and often less crowded) nearby parks like Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park and the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. Private yurt rentals typically feature amenities such as electricity, air conditioning, heating, and access to showers and restrooms. For extra glamping comforts, look out for Zion yurts with wifi and fire pits.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for ditching the crowds: Lava Point is a primitive campground off Kolob Terrace Road in a far-flung corner of the park.
  • Best for hikers: South Campground connects campers with the Pa’rus Trail and the Watchman Trail.
  • Best for year-round camping: Watchman Campground offers first-come, first-served campsites in winter.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Campsites in South Campground are available by reservation only. They can be booked up to two weeks in advance at www.recreation.gov. The campground is typically open from March through October.
  2. Watchman Campground is open year-round and sites are available by reservation at www.recreation.gov from mid-March through November or December depending on location. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance. Sites are first-come, first-served the rest of the year.
  3. The six primitive sites at Lava Point Campground are first-come, first-served.

When to go

May through September is high season, so expect very heavy crowds and temperatures that consistently exceed 100°F. Wildflowers begin to bloom in spring, but the Narrows may be closed if heavy snowmelt raises the level of the river. March crowds can be heavy with spring breakers. October and November are a pleasant time to visit with slightly lighter crowds than summer. Fall foliage hits its peak in the lower canyon in late October and early November.

Know before you go

  • Entry into Zion Canyon is by shuttle only from mid-February through late November, and then again over the December holidays. This means your personal vehicle is not allowed in the canyon or along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive unless you’re staying in Zion Lodge. Shuttle reservations are required and must be made ahead of time online.
  • A free shuttle links the park with various stops in the adjacent town of Springdale.
  • Large vehicles require a permit for travel through the narrow Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel, which leads to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Nearby attractions

For killer views and tranquility, camping near Red Cliffs National Conservation Area is unbeatable. Experience a Red Cliffs camping adventure filled with spectacular hiking, striking red-rock landscapes, and native wildlife encounters.

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