Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Park Closure Watchman Trail closed

The Watchman Trail is closed pending repairs.

Caution Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway

Vehicles that exceed length, width, height, or weight limits cannot travel between Canyon Junction and the park's East Entrance. See the current limits on the page linked below.

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Caution Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools

Do not submerge your head in or drink instream water in Zion National Park.

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Information Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program

All hikers need a permit to hike Angels Landing. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one using the link below.

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Information Please park legally and responsibly

Zion has limited parking. Once parking spaces in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale. Please park only in designated spaces. Vehicles parked outside of designated spaces are subject to citation and towing.

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Overview

Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls of a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present-day adventures.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
  • Canyoneering
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Zion National Park: Zion National Park is open every day of the year.

Fees and passes

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle — $35.00
  • Entrance - Motorcycle — $30.00
  • Entrance - Snowmobile — $20.00
  • Entrance - Per Person — $20.00
  • Entrance - Non-commercial Groups — $20.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Van — $70.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus — $80.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach — $190.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Per Person — $20.00
  • Nonresident — $100.00
  • Annual Entrance - Park — $70.00

The America the Beautiful pass covers entrance fees at federal recreation lands across all four agencies.

Getting there

Zion National Park's South Entrance and administrative offices are located near Springdale, Utah. This area, called Zion Canyon, is where most campsites and popular hikes are located. Zion Canyon can also be accessed through the park's East Entrance, which is west of Mt. Carmel Junction, Utah. Once inside the park, Zion Canyon can be explored via the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. For most of the year, the scenic drive is only open to shuttle busses. Board shuttles at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.

Visitor centers

Campgrounds

  • Watchman Campground (184 sites) — reserve
  • South Campground (124 sites) — reserve
  • Lava Point Campground (6 sites) — reserve

Weather

Zion is known for a wide range of weather conditions. Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and day/night temperatures may differ by over 30°F (16°C). In summer, temperatures in Zion National Park often exceed 100°F (38°C). Zion experiences monsoons from mid-July into September that result in an increased risk of flash floods. Always be aware of the threat of storms and lightning and be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions. Winters are generally mild.

Phone: 435-772-3256

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

The sun sets behind large red and white towers of sandstone.
The Towers of the Virgin · NPS Photo / Jesse Nelson
A sandstone and glass building surrounded by tall trees with a mountain behind it.
Zion Canyon Visitor Center · NPS
Tall, red, sandstone walls enclose a narrow river.
The Narrows · NPS
A winding road runs through a forest as distant red sandstone cliffs glow in the evening sun.
Kolob Canyons Scenic Drive · NPS Photo / Wil Marischen
Distinct sandstone layers are exposed to a blue sky. Plateaus of white sandstone stand tall.
East Side of Zion · NPS Photo / Caitlin Ceci

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