National Park Service
Near Springdale, Utah: $20/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Mid-March through October. Book 14 days ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Springdale, Utah
How much does camping at South Campground (Zion NP) cost, and when is it open?
South Campground (Zion NP) near Springdale, Utah (National Park Service) — camping fee $20/night, season Mid-March through October, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 14 days ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$20/night
Season open
Mid-March through October
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
14 days ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Shorter booking window (14 days) than Watchman — better cancellation pickup odds. Walking distance to visitor center + shuttle.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Book it right
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