Keep the Watchman search specific
Zion searches can cover multiple results. If Watchman is the campground you want, keep the scan focused on Watchman and the nights you would reserve.
Watchman Campground alerts
Watch Watchman Campground cancellations
Watchman is a high-demand Zion basecamp near Springdale and the park shuttle corridor. When the calendar looks full, a cancellation scan can keep watching Watchman for the exact dates you are ready to book.
Focused on Watchman Campground availability on Recreation.gov
Helpful when Zion dates look sold out but your trip is still flexible
Pairs well with a separate South Campground backup scan
First scan free
Build a campsite alert
Pick a place and dates. We watch for cancellations.
Need a permit alert? Supported permit results are labeled in search. See the current permit list. Don't see your campsite or permit? .
Start with Watchman campground
Cancellation alert guide
How this helps with booked-out trips
Use South Campground as a backup
If South Campground would also work, create a separate scan for that option. Separate watches help you compare real alerts instead of losing the signal in a broad search.
Move fast after an alert
FirstCampsite notifies you when it detects a matching opening. You still book directly through Recreation.gov.
FirstCampsite activity
Results from real campsite and permit scans
Public totals are calculated from aggregate scan records and omit user identities, contact information, and private trip dates.
Total scan requests
47
Targets requested
25
Successful scans
20
Active now
4
Common questions
Can FirstCampsite book Watchman automatically?
No. It watches for matching openings and alerts you, then you finish the reservation on Recreation.gov.
Can I try a Watchman scan free?
Yes. New accounts include one free scan credit and no credit card is required for that first scan.