Total 2 campgrounds are operated by National Park Service.
South campground is open year-round.
First-come, first-serve.
Watchman campground is open from early April to later October,
You can make a reservation at
the National Park service reservation center.
You must have a backcountry permit to overnight backpacking trips,
to all through hikes of the Virgin River, the Left Fork of North Creek,
Kolob Creek, and all canyons requiring the use of descending gear or ropes.
Permits are issued at both visitor centers up to three days in advance of your
trip.