National Park Guide

Zion National Park

Utah, US

Towering red cliffs and narrow slot canyons carved by the Virgin River through the heart of the Colorado Plateau.

147,242
Acres
90
Trails
1919
Established
4.69 million
Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season
Year-round
Entrance Fee
$35 per vehicle
Nearest Airport
St. George Regional Airport (SGU), 1 hour
Best Months
March, April, May, September, October, November

Highlights

  • Hiking Angels Landing via Walter's Wiggles and the chain section
  • Wading through The Narrows in the Virgin River slot canyon
  • Emerald Pools trail to hanging gardens and waterfalls
  • Canyoneering through the Subway slot canyon
  • Canyon Overlook Trail for panoramic views of Zion Canyon
  • Observation Point for the highest vantage over the canyon

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About Zion National Park

Zion National Park features some of the most dramatic canyon scenery on Earth, with massive sandstone cliffs rising 2,000 feet above the Virgin River. The park's 229 square miles encompass deep canyons, hanging gardens, emerald pools, and the famous Narrows, where hikers wade through the river between thousand-foot walls. Angels Landing offers one of America's most thrilling ridge walks, with chain-assisted scrambles along knife-edge ridges.

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Where to Stay

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Zion Lodge

$$$

The only lodging inside Zion Canyon, this historic lodge sits beneath towering sandstone walls near the Grotto trailhead. Cabin and suite options offer a rare chance to stay within the park after the shuttle stops running.

Inside park$250-400/night
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springdale

$$

A modern all-suite hotel at the doorstep of Zion's south entrance in Springdale, offering spacious rooms with kitchenettes and a rooftop terrace with views of the Watchman and the Towers of the Virgin.

0.5 miles from South Entrance$200-350/night
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Cable Mountain Lodge

$$

A boutique lodge in Springdale offering well-appointed rooms and suites with private balconies overlooking the Virgin River and Zion's canyon walls. Steps from the park shuttle and Springdale dining.

0.3 miles from South Entrance$190-330/night
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Park Details

Highest Point
Horse Ranch Mountain, 8,726 ft
Camping
Available
Wilderness Areas
Yes
Pet Friendly
Limited (developed areas only)
Region
Southwest
Established
1919