Watchman Campground
Watchman Campground is located ¼ mile from the South Entrance. Tent and electric campsites are available year-round and group campsites are available by reservation from March through early November. There are 162 regular sites, 2 wheelchair accessible sites and 7 group sites.
Spring 2012 Campground Construction
Construction on two new restrooms will begin in Fall 2011 and continue through Spring 2012. These new restrooms will be located between B & E loops and between C/D & E loops. Sites that are close to the construction site will experience increased construction noise.
Reservations
Reservations for campsites at Watchman Campground for camping from March 3, 2012 through November 25, 2012 may be made six months prior to your arrival date online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Reservation Season Camping (March-November 2012)
A-Loop: Available by reservation March 10, 2012 through November 25, 2012.
B-Loop: Available by reservation March 3, 2012 through November 25, 2012.
C-Loop: Available by reservation March 3, 2012 through November 25, 2012.
D-Loop: Available by reservation March 10, 2012 through November 25, 2012.
Group Sites (E Loop): Group sites will be available March 10, 2012 through October 28, 2012.
F-Loop (Tent Only, Walk-to Sites): Available by reservation April 1, 2012 through November 25,2012.
There are 6 group campsites that are limited to one site per affiliated group at a time with a seven day per stay limit. The sites can accommodate from 9 to 40 campers. The group campsites are tent only. No other types of camping equipment, including camper vans, pop-up campers, or cabover campers, are allowed in the group campsites. Cost is $3.00 per person, per night.
Campground Information
Generators are not permitted, but 95 campsites have electrical hookups. Reserve an electric campsite if you need power. There are no full-hookup campsites; a dump station is available for campers.
There are 69 campsites that are for tents only. No other types of camping equipment, including camper vans, pop-up campers, or cabover campers, are allowed in the tent only campsites.
There are 9 Tent Only, Walk-to campsites. These sites are a short walking distance from vehicle parking and are ideal for bicyclists.
- Electric campsites are $18.00 per night
- Riverside electric campsites are $20.00 per night.
- Tent Only campsites are $16.00 per night.
Please note: Owners of an Interagency Senior or Access or a Golden Age or Access Pass receive a 50% discount on camping fees.
Watchman Campground Regulations and Map
NRRS Policies (reservation cancellation policy)
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