Operating
Hours, Seasons
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.
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.
More
information
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.
Zion Shuttle System
Large Vehicle Restrictions
Need
More Information? Find out more about the Southern
Utah Area
and get detailed information regarding Lodging
around Zion National Park.
