RVgeeks | Zion National Park Winter RV Camping @RVgeeks | Uploaded February 2017 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
We're visiting one of our favorite places on the planet: Zion National Park in Southern Utah. Zion was my very first national park, and the love affair it sparked for the great outdoors was a big factor in our decision to RV in the first place.
Although we've been to Zion many times, this is our first winter visit. One advantage of coming during the off-season is that there's almost nobody there. We weren't sure what to expect when we arrived in Watchman Campground, so we employed our usual full-timers' strategy of arriving early on a weekday. It turns out we had nothing to worry about, as we were virtually alone for three days, except for a couple of other RVs and a few intrepid tent campers ("intrepid" because the forecast called for a nighttime low of 10º F during our stay).
Watchman Campground has a decided advantage over many National Parks, as there are a decent number of big-rig-friendly sites, including some with 30-amp hook-ups, and even a few 50-amp sites.
We've driven both of our RVs through the Zion - Mount Carmel Tunnel during previous visits. If you're planning to take your RV through the tunnel, be sure to check in with the ranger station first. Hours for oversize vehicles are limited, and a special permit is required.
When you arrive at the tunnel, they'll shut it down to oncoming traffic, and you'll drive your RV right down the middle of the road all the way through. It's a pretty cool experience, although likely a little intimidating for a novice RVer.
We've always loved Zion, and think it's one of the most beautiful places we've ever been. But the snow is like the icing on the cake, adding stark white to the palette of red rock, green trees and vivid blue sky.
We couldn't have imagined Zion being any more beautiful than every other time we've visited... but it actually was.
Check out the video for a tour and overview of this magnificent, magical wonder of nature.
To plan your trip to Zion, visit the NPS website:
nps.gov/zion
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Full-Time RVers since April, 2003, we share DIY (do it yourself) RV maintenance, repair, travel, upgrade and operational tips & tricks.
Many RVers are eager to learn more about using, maintaining and caring for their rigs. We hope our experience can help others go DIY, saving time & money, plus the satisfaction of a job well done.
We're handy RVers, not professional technicians. We're happy with the techniques and products we use, but be sure to confirm that all methods and materials you use are compatible with your equipment and abilities. Regardless of what we recommend, consult a professional if you're unsure about working on your RV. Any task you perform or product you purchase based on any information we provide is strictly at your own risk.
We sometimes receive products for evaluation at no cost, and The RVgeeks participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. But our opinions are our own, you won’t pay an extra penny, and we only link to products we personally use, love and can recommend to friends with complete confidence.
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We're visiting one of our favorite places on the planet: Zion National Park in Southern Utah. Zion was my very first national park, and the love affair it sparked for the great outdoors was a big factor in our decision to RV in the first place.
Although we've been to Zion many times, this is our first winter visit. One advantage of coming during the off-season is that there's almost nobody there. We weren't sure what to expect when we arrived in Watchman Campground, so we employed our usual full-timers' strategy of arriving early on a weekday. It turns out we had nothing to worry about, as we were virtually alone for three days, except for a couple of other RVs and a few intrepid tent campers ("intrepid" because the forecast called for a nighttime low of 10º F during our stay).
Watchman Campground has a decided advantage over many National Parks, as there are a decent number of big-rig-friendly sites, including some with 30-amp hook-ups, and even a few 50-amp sites.
We've driven both of our RVs through the Zion - Mount Carmel Tunnel during previous visits. If you're planning to take your RV through the tunnel, be sure to check in with the ranger station first. Hours for oversize vehicles are limited, and a special permit is required.
When you arrive at the tunnel, they'll shut it down to oncoming traffic, and you'll drive your RV right down the middle of the road all the way through. It's a pretty cool experience, although likely a little intimidating for a novice RVer.
We've always loved Zion, and think it's one of the most beautiful places we've ever been. But the snow is like the icing on the cake, adding stark white to the palette of red rock, green trees and vivid blue sky.
We couldn't have imagined Zion being any more beautiful than every other time we've visited... but it actually was.
Check out the video for a tour and overview of this magnificent, magical wonder of nature.
To plan your trip to Zion, visit the NPS website:
nps.gov/zion
Join us at http://TheRVgeeks.com for more great RVing content!
Full-Time RVers since April, 2003, we share DIY (do it yourself) RV maintenance, repair, travel, upgrade and operational tips & tricks.
Many RVers are eager to learn more about using, maintaining and caring for their rigs. We hope our experience can help others go DIY, saving time & money, plus the satisfaction of a job well done.
We're handy RVers, not professional technicians. We're happy with the techniques and products we use, but be sure to confirm that all methods and materials you use are compatible with your equipment and abilities. Regardless of what we recommend, consult a professional if you're unsure about working on your RV. Any task you perform or product you purchase based on any information we provide is strictly at your own risk.
We sometimes receive products for evaluation at no cost, and The RVgeeks participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. But our opinions are our own, you won’t pay an extra penny, and we only link to products we personally use, love and can recommend to friends with complete confidence.
Comments welcome! Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe! #RVLIFE #RVDIY #RVLIVING #FULLTIMERV #RVREPAIR #RVMAINTENANCE #RVMODS #RVUPGRADES #RVTRAVEL #DIYRV #RVGEEKS
