Utah National Park Campgrounds

Utah National Parks

Devils Garden Campground – Arches National Park

Devils Garden Campground – Arches National ParkDevils Garden Campground is located deep within the heart of beautiful Arches National Park in Southeastern Utah, at an elevation of approximately 5200 ft.. The campground is situated among natural sandstone arches and fins and is only 18 miles north of the park's entrance and 23 miles from Moab, Utah. The campground is forested with mixed stands of Utah juniper and pinyon pine. Flowering prickly pear cacti, yucca and other desert wildflowers dot the landscape, offering vivid color to the surrounding red rock desert. Devils Garden contains 51 campsites that are available for reservation (Including the two group sites and one accessibility site), offering visitors a great opportunity to stay overnight in a unique national park. Roads and parking spurs are paved, allowing smooth access for all types of travelers. A campground host is located on-site. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided, and campsites contain picnic tables and fire rings. The park does not have dump stations, or electric, water, or sewer hook-ups for RVs. There are also no showers. Due to high demand, reservations are required prior to arrival at the park, otherwise plan on alternate camping options in the Moab area. All campsites at Devils Garden are by reservation only between March 1st and October 31st. Walk-in sites are not available between March 1st and October 31st.

North Campground – Bryce Canyon National Park

North Campground – Bryce Canyon National ParkNorth Campground is located in the beautiful and unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Known for its colorful rock spires and grand vistas that sweep out over the High Plateaus region of the Colorado Plateau, Bryce Canyon is the ultimate camping destination. Located at an approximate elevation of 8,000 feet, the campground is centrally located within walking distance of the park's Visitor Center. Famed Sunrise and Sunset Points are located nearby, at the heart of the magnificent geologic wonder of Bryce Amphitheater, where hiking and photography opportunities are plentiful. North Campground is a very popular year-round site with paved roads and gravel parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables, fire rings and grills are provided at each campsite. During the summer months, laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. The Bryce Canyon Shuttle makes a stop at the campground's entrance. The Colorado Plateau contains a multitude of awe-inspiring landscapes and Bryce Canyon lies very close to many of them, including Red Canyon, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Panguitch Lake, Boulder Mountain, Calf Creek Recreation Area, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. Driving along Scenic Byway 12 is also a must-do, for its red rock canyons and jaw-dropping views.

Sunset Campground – Bryce Canyon National Park

Sunset Campground – Bryce Canyon National ParkSunset Campground is a very popular site with gravel parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are also provided. During the summer months, laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. The Bryce Canyon Shuttle makes a stop at the campground's entrance. This site is the closest in the park to many popular hiking trails, which begin and end at Sunset Point. Situated at an elevation of about 8,000 feet, the campground is located 1.5 miles from the park's Visitor Center. Famed Sunrise and Sunset Points are nearby at the heart of the magnificent geologic wonder of Bryce Amphitheater, where hiking and photography opportunities are plentiful. **Sunset Campground offers reservations for the group site only. All other sites in Sunset Campground will be first come-first serve April 15 to October 31.**

Canyonlands National Park, Needles District Group Campsites

Canyonlands National Park, Needles District Group CampsitesThere are three Needles District group sites located deep within the southern portion of the beautiful Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah, at an elevation of approximately 4,900 feet. You may book Needles District Group campsites up to six months in advance for dates within the peak season. The Squaw Flat group site is situated in the larger Squaw Flat campground, and the Wooden Shoe and Split Top group sites are in separate areas of the district, isolated from other campsites. The district is 75 miles from Moab, Utah, and 50 miles from Monticello, Utah. The three group sites offer groups of 11 or more a great opportunity to stay overnight in a unique national park. Roads and parking spurs allow smooth access for travelers.You may book Needles District Group campsites up to six months in advance for dates within the peak season. RVs and trailers over 25 feet will have difficulty accessing these sites. A seasonal campground host (spring and fall) is located in the Squaw Flat campground. Flush toilets near the Squaw Flat group site and non-flush toilets at the Wooden Shoe and Split Top group sites are provided. Drinking water, picnic tables and fire rings are provided. A grill is also available at the Squaw Flat group site. The park does not have dump stations, or electric, water, or sewer hook-ups for RVs. There are also no showers.

Capitol Reef National Park Group Campsite

Capitol Reef National Park Group CampsiteLocated in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles. The Fruita Campground area is often described as an oasis within the desert. The Fruita Group Site is located one mile south of the visitor center near Loop C of the campground. It is a semi-shaded, grassy campsite and is located in the Fruita Historic District of the park. Sheltered picnic areas are provided at the group campsite and there is a large grassy area for tents and activities. Campers will enjoy the fire pit for relaxing evenings around the campfire and the above-ground grill for cooking. Amenities also include restrooms with flush toilets, a utility sink, drinking fountain and potable water faucets centrally located. There is no electricity available.

Fruita Campground - Capitol Reef

Fruita CampgroundThis developed campground has 71 campsites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring (except sites 7, 48 and 50, which only have an above ground grill). There is a RV dump and potable water fill station near the entrance to Loops A and B. Campsites have no individual water or sewage hookups. There are no electrical hookups available. Restrooms have running water and flush toilets, but no showers. Accessible campsites are located adjacent to restrooms. The Fruita Campground area is located one mile south of the visitor center and is often described as an oasis within the desert. Fruita Campground is a semi-shaded, grassy campground and is located in the Fruita Historic District of the park.

Watchman Campground – Zions National Park

Watchman Campground – Zions National ParkFor visitors to Zion National Park, Watchman Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located near the park's south entrance, the campground is just a short walk from the main visitor center, the Zion Canyon Shuttle System and the adjacent town of Springdale. The canyon and most of the park's trails are only accessible by shuttle bus from approximately April to October each year; however, Watchman Campground is open year-round. Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided at this facility. Tent-only, non-electric sites do not permit vehicles 19 feet and over or in combined length. Group sites are also tent-only and can accommodate between nine and 40 people. Standard electric sites have electrical hookups and most can be used for either tent or RV camping (two are wheelchair accessible). There are no full-hookup campsites; a dump station is available for campers. Use of OHVs and ATVs is prohibited in Zion National Park. The town of Springdale has shopping, art galleries, amenities and a theater that shows both natural history and mainstream films.

South Campground (UT) Zions National Park

South Campground (UT) Zions National ParkFor visitors to Zion National Park, South Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located near the park's south entrance, the campground is just a short walk from the main visitor center, the Zion Canyon Shuttle System and the adjacent town of Springdale. The canyon and most of the park's trails are only accessible by shuttle bus from approximately the end of February until the end of November each year. South Campground is open from early March to the end of October. Reservations are available up to 14 days before your arrival. For example, if you want to make a reservation for March 14 to 16, you may book this reservation beginning on March 1. Reservations that extend beyond the 14 day booking window cannot be altered. Flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, firepits and a dump station are provided at this facility. Four group sites are available that can accommodate RVs and tents. There are no hook-ups in this campground. Generators can be used during specific hours.