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Coalpits Wash Campground

Coalpits Wash Campground is a designated backcountry camping area in Zion National Park's Southwest Desert section, accessible via a well-beaten path from the Coalpits Wash Trailhead on Highway 9 west of Rockville.

The campground features 6 designated backpacking sites along Coalpits Wash and the Chinle Trail, with water available near Coalpits Spring (near Campsite 5); overnight camping requires a wilderness permit obtained through the park's online reservation system.

This low-elevation desert area is best visited fall through spring due to extreme summer heat, and hikers should be prepared for muddy conditions after rain and minimal shade along the route.


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