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Welcome to the ideal place to base an unforgettable vacation, convention or meeting. This is not a destination
where a one-night-stay will do!
During summer months, the visitor centers
are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Spring, fall and winter hours are shortened.
Some visitor centers are closed on some
federal holidays. Call our 24 hour number
for current updates at 435-772-3256.
Getting There
PLANE - The closest airport is in St.
George, UT, 46 miles (74.1 km) from the
park.
CAR
- The Visitor Center at the Kolob Canyons
entrance is accessible from I-15, exit 40.
I-15 passes west of the Park and connects
with UT-9 and 17 to the Park. US-89 passes
east and connects with UT-9 to the Park.
The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a short
distance from the Park's South Entrance
adjacent to Springdale.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Public transportation
to the park is not available.
More information
Zion Shuttle System
Commercial Tours
Weather & Climate
Be prepared for a wide range of weather
conditions. Temperatures vary with changes
in elevation and seasons. Day/night temperatures
may differ by over 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spring weather is very unpredictable. Stormy,
wet days are common, but warm, sunny weather
may occur too.
Precipitation peaks in March and September.
Spring wildflowers bloom from April through
June, peaking in May.
Summer days are hot (95-100 degrees F.),
but overnight lows are usually comfortable
(65-70 degrees F.) Afternoon thunderstorms
are common from mid-July through mid-September.
Storms may produce waterfalls as well as
flash floods.
Fall days are usually clear and mild; nights
are often cool. Autumn color displays begin
in September in the high country, and in
Zion Canyon in early November.
Winters in Zion Canyon are fairly mild.
Winter storms bring rain or light snow to
Zion Canyon, but heavier snow to the higher
elevations. Clear days may become quite
warm, reaching 60 degrees F.; nights are
often in the 20s and 30s. Winter storms
can last several days and cause roads to
be icy, especially on the east side of Zion.
Zion roads are plowed, except the Kolob
Terrace Road, which is closed in winter.
Be prepared for winter driving conditions
from November through March. More
on weather at Zion
Accessibility
Both
visitor centers and Zion Lodge are fully
accessible to those with special needs.
Several campsites in the South Campground
are reserved for people with disabilities
and three trails are accessible. Many interpretive
talks are accessible. The 1-mile (1.6 km)
Riverside Walk, which begins at the north
end of Zion Canyon Drive, is paved and accessible
with assistance. The 2-mile accessible Pa'rus
Trail was opened in 1995.
Pets
Pets must be under physical control on a
leash no longer than six feet at all times.
Pets are not allowed on the shuttle buses,
trails, in the backcountry, or in public
buildings. Pets may be walked on the Pa’rus
Trail, but be courteous to walkers and bicycle
riders. Never leave your pet in a closed
vehicle. Temperatures can soar above 120°F
(49°C) in minutes. Your pet can quickly
die of heatstroke under these conditions.
Boarding kennels are available in Rockville,
Kanab, St. George and Cedar City.
Getting Around
From April through October, the Zion Canyon
Scenic Drive is accessible by shuttle bus
only. The rest of the park remains open
to private vehicles.
More information
Zion Shuttle System
Large Vehicle Restrictions
Maps
