Closure
Watchman Trail closed
The Watchman Trail is closed pending repairs.
Posted or updated Sep 28, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a National Park in Utah. The NPS currently lists 6 active alerts (1 closure), 3 campgrounds and 4 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $20.
Utah National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
6
Closures
1
Campgrounds
3
Visitor centers
4
Current alerts and closures
6 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 2 caution and 3 information.
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.
Posted or updated Sep 15, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Caution
Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools
Do not submerge your head in or drink instream water in Zion National Park.
Posted or updated Sep 15, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
Zion Mount Carmel Highway - Nightly Road Closures
Overnight tunnel closures are set for the tunnel on the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway (SR-9) inside Zion National Park starting Monday, Oct. 26 for fiber optic installation. See Utah Department of Transportation website for more information.
Posted or updated Oct 21, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
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.
Posted or updated Sep 15, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
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.
Posted or updated Sep 15, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Entrance fees and passes
If you enter Zion, even if just to pass through the park, you will need to buy a recreational use pass (park pass). You can get a pass at any entrance station. Payment using a credit or debit card is preferred. Cash is also accepted.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35 | Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants to Zion National Park. Valid for 1-7 days. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Entrance - Snowmobile | $20 | Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20 | Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Buy online |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $20 | $20 per person. Non-commercial vehicles with a capacity of 16 or greater. Fees will not exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $70 | A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational… |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $80 | A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational… |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $190 | A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational… |
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person | $20 | A commercial tour is defined as one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by… |
| Nonresident | $100 | Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Zion National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted… |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $70 | At the park |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. Fee details on nps.gov
Things to do
Angels Landing
On and after April 1, 2022 hikers continuing to Angels Landing from Scout Lookout are required to have a permit, obtained on recreation.gov.
1-2 Hours Year-round Reservation required Fee applies
Canyon Overlook
Long drop-offs, mostly fenced. Rocky and uneven trail ends at a viewpoint for Pine Creek Canyon and lower Zion Canyon. To enter or exit the parking area just east of the tunnel, you must turn right.
1-2 Hours Year-round
Climbing in Zion
Zion National Park's 2,000-foot sandstone cliffs are world renowned for their big wall climbs and adventurous nature. Most routes in the park are not recommended for inexperienced climbers due to difficulty and the soft nature of the rock.
Winter, Spring, Fall
Climbing
See all 20 things to do in Zion →
Activities the NPS lists for Zion.
Arts and CultureAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)CanyoneeringClimbingRock ClimbingGuided ToursHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Zion National Park is open every day of the year.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
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).
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 435-772-3256
- [email protected]
- Address
- Zion National Park, Springdale, UT 84767
- Coordinates
- 37.2984, -113.0265· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human History Museum | Daily: 9:00AM - 6:00PM | (435) 772-3256 | Yes |
| Kolob Canyons Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | 435-586-9548 | Yes |
| Zion Canyon Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 7:00PM | (435) 772-3256 | Yes |
| Zion Nature Center | Daily: 12:00PM - 5:00PM | (435) 772-3256 | Yes |
Campgrounds
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lava Point Campground | 6 | 6 | 0 | No | $25 | Recreation.gov |
| South Campground | 124 | 124 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $35 | Recreation.gov |
| Watchman Campground | 184 | 176 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $35 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.