Zion National Park

Visitor Centers: 
Visitor Center hours vary by season, with longer hours during the summer and reduced hours in the winter. For current operating hours, visit the park's website. 
 

• Zion Canyon Visitor Center and Wilderness Desk
• Zion Human History Museum
• Kolob Canyons Visitor Center

Zion National is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some services and facilities may close or reduce hours during parts of the year. 

Fees & Passes: 
To find more about park fees, click here.

Zion has three campgrounds of varying size. Watchman Campground takes reservations from March through late November and can be made six months in advance online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. For more information and for a list of other nearby campgrounds, click here. 

 

• South Campground: 127 campsites available on first come, first served basis.
• Watchman Campground: There are 176 regular sites and 6 group sites. Open year round.
• Lavapoint Campground: Six primitive campsites available on a first come, first served basis. Open June through October, weather permitting.

Additionally, the Zion Lodge is located three miles north on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Open year-round, the lodge has motel rooms, cabins, and suites available. Reservations are recommended, and can be made online at www.zionlodge.com or by calling 1-888-297-2757.

Zion National Park offers two dining options within the park. Both are located at the Zion Lodge. 
 

• The Red Rock Grill: Open year-round for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinner reservations are advised spring through fall and can be made by calling 435-772-3213.
• Castle Dome Cafe: A seasonal snack bar, offering patio seating for up to 100 people. Open seasonally.

Guided Tours: 
Ranger-led programs are offered at Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyons from April to November. Topics include geology, plants, animals, human history, and more, and are designed to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of Zion National Park. 

Free Shuttles: 
During the busy season, two free shuttle buses run from early morning to late evening, as often as every seven minutes. Times and intervals change with the seasons. Current schedules are posted at each shuttle stop, at park visitor centers, and online at the park's website. 
 

• Zion Canyon Shuttle: From April through October access into Zion Canyon is by shuttle bus only. The shuttle stops at nine locations in the park.
• Springdale Shuttle: Parking is limited inside Zion. Visitors can park in town and take the Springdale Shuttle which stops at nine locations in Springdale.

The opportunities to explore Zion are endless, and planning a trip to the park can be as challenging as exploring the park itself. Other great activities to check out while visiting the park include bicycling, canyoneering, bouldering, rock climbing, birding, horseback riding, and kayaking. 

Zion National Park's 2,000-foot sandstone cliffs are world-renowned for their big wall climbs. Due to their difficulty, most routes in the park are not recommended for inexperienced climbers, but there are few top roping and sport climbing areas. Or for those looking for another type of adventure, explore the wilderness and solitude of Kolob Canyons or hike the Narrows or the Subway to experience the beauty of Zion. Also, be sure to check out the park's website for a list of things to do.

To download a free park brochure or visitor guide, click here.