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Print: Zion National Park Fees and Passes - Fee Free Day - In recognition of Public Lands Day, entrance fees are waived at various times each year. The following is a list of the free fee days for 2011: Jan. 15-17 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, April 16-24 - National Park Week, June 21- the first day of summer, Sept. 24 - Public Lands Day, Nov. 11-13 - Veterans Day.

Zion Park Fees:
Private Vehicle $25 for 7 days
Zion Pass $50 annual
Pedestrian/Bike $12 for 7days
Oversized Vehicle Fee 2 x in 7days
Backcountry Permit $10

$80 Annual Pass to all National Parks - The America the Beautiful pass is good for entry to federal recreation sites for one year from the date of purchase. If you are 62 or older or receive disability benefits, you may be eligible for the senior or access pass.

Fifteen-Mile Scenic Drive - During your Utah vacation to the Southwest, take the time to tour the many scenic byways throughout southern Utah or simply enjoy the stunning fifteen-mile drive through Zion National Park. This incredible highway is open year-round, twenty-four hours a day. An autumn drive in Zion Country reveals a wonderful display of fall foliage as leaves transition from green to bright red and shades of yellow, starting at the higher elevations of the park such as Zion's east side and Kolob sections and ending in Zion Canyon.

Adventure in Zion National Park - In the Zion National Park area, adventure is truly unlimited; backpack, climb, fish, hike, horseback ride, enjoy photography, camp, become a Junior Ranger, grab a game of golf in Mt. Carmel Jct. where green fees are only $9 or just relax amidst the beauty of southern Utah and northern Arizona.

Tunnel Restrictions - Commercial Tours are $35 to $190 for 7 days. The commercial fee is based on vehicle capacity and varies from a car to a full size bus. Oversized vehicles must pay an escort fee.

Visit the Southwest - Zion National Park and Grand Canyon National Park are only two of the Southwest's great treasures, although they are considered to be the most noteworthy gems among the jewels. The National Parks and National Monuments of southern Utah and northern Arizona make up our suggested Vacation Itinerary. This group of natural wonders are so near each other that nothing else on earth can compare. Scenic byways connect the elite group of natural wonders that include: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Tunnel Escort - An additional $15 fee is required for anything 7'10" wide and/or 11'4" tall or larger. The fee is good for two trips through the tunnel within 7 days. Escorts are stationed at both sides of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. During the winter escorts are arranged at the entrance stations to the park. Call for more information: 1.435.772.3256 if you are driving an oversized vehicle and plan to travel through the tunnel before 8 am or after 8 pm. From early April through late October, escorts are stationed at the tunnel from 8 am to 8 pm daily.