Zion National Park
National parks
Utah's first national park, famous for the towering red-and-white sandstone cliffs of Zion Canyon carved by the Virgin River. Open year-round near Springdale.
Overview
Zion National Park protects a dramatic landscape of deep sandstone canyons, forested plateaus, and the Virgin River in southwestern Utah. The main entrance sits at the south end of Zion Canyon in the town of Springdale. The park is open all year.
What to Do
Zion is a premier hiking and canyoneering destination. Visitors explore Zion Canyon on foot and take in scenery from established trails and overlooks. During the busy season, the park runs a free shuttle through Zion Canyon and the neighboring town of Springdale, since much of the scenic canyon road is closed to private vehicles when the shuttle operates.
Know Before You Go
The standard entrance fee is $35 per private vehicle (valid 1-7 days), $30 per motorcycle, or $20 per person on foot or bicycle; youth 15 and under enter free. An annual Zion pass is $70. Non-U.S. residents age 16+ pay an additional $100 per-person fee unless they hold an Annual or America the Beautiful pass. For visitor questions, rangers answer the park phone from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time; recorded information is available 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the entrance fee?
The standard entrance fee is $35 per private vehicle (valid 1-7 days), $30 per motorcycle, or $20 per person entering on foot or bicycle. Youth 15 and under are free. An annual Zion pass is $70.
Is there a shuttle system?
Yes. The park operates a free shuttle through Zion Canyon and the neighboring town of Springdale. Schedules vary by season, so check the park's shuttle page before you visit.
Is the park open year-round?
Yes, Zion National Park is open all year, though facility hours and shuttle schedules vary seasonally.
Address
1 Zion Park Blvd.Springdale, UT 84767
Contact
- Website: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
- Work Phone: 435-772-3256