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The Ultimate Southwest Vacation includes Zion National Park, Utah!
Stay in Mount Carmel Junction, the heart of the parks, and
visit the treasures of the Southwest.
Zion Park 12 miles
Grand Staircase 9 miles
Sand Dunes 11 miles
Dixie Forest 22 miles
Cedar Breaks 45 miles
Red Canyon 47 miles
Coyote Butte 57 miles
Bryce Canyon 60 miles
North Rim 85 miles
Toroweap 90 miles
Plan your Zion National Park Vacation with our Utah Maps and
Information
In these pages you will find insiders information on Zion National
Park lodging, adventures and hikes. This detailed guide includes road maps, park
maps, pictures, trail beta, backpacking, history, fees, geology, flora, fauna,
campgrounds, things for kids to do and even information on Zion's hidden treasures.
Making summer memories in the Utah National Parks and National
Monuments.
Utah!
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Zion
National Park Map
Directions to Zion National Park
From Salt Lake City: Travel I-15 south, past Beaver.
Exit on Hwy 20. Follow US-89 to Mount Carmel Junction. Take U-9 to Zion's east
entrance.
From Arizona: Travel 89A through Fredonia, Arizona
and Kanab Utah. Follow US-89 to to Mount Carmel Junction. Take U-9 to the east
park entrance.
From Las Vegas: Travel I-15 north. Take exit 16 and
travel through Hurricane. Make a right on U-9 at the second traffic light in
LaVerkin. Continue on U-9 to the south entrance of the park. U-9 through Zion
National Park is always open and is also called the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway.
Oversized
Vehicle Information
Zion
Canyon Shuttle Information
The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is an attractive
and environmentally friendly building. Ranger talks are often held on the patio
and interpretive signs and maps line the outdoor walkways.
Interactive Park Information
Zion National Park Forum
Zion National Park Blog
East Zion Tourism Council
East Zion Chamber Commerce
Environmentally Friendly Visitor Center
The Zion Park Visitors Center was built to conserve energy and be environmentally friendly. Some of the electricity used to run the visitors center is from a photo-voltaic solar energy system that is mounted to the roof. Efficient lights are used, indoors and out, to conserve energy. Trombe walls - walls that store absorbed solar heat were also used. Natural ventilation cooling is used to a large extent. The Zion Human History Museum is the old Zion Park Visitors Center.
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Zion National Park Visitor Center
The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is open 8 am to 7 pm in the summer, with shorter
hours the rest of the year. The visitor center is open year-round with the exception
of Christmas day. In the front of the visitor center there is a shady patio where
ranger talks are held. There are also interpretive displays with maps and attractions
from the east side of the park as well as Zion
National Park hikes and tours. Rangers are available at the visitor center
to answer questions about the park, including hiking and backpacking.
Backcountry permits (needed
for all overnight hikes and technical
slot
canyons) are obtained at the visitor center or online. Information about winter
trail conditions, backways and weather
forecasts are available at the visitors center as well. The 24 hour number:
435.772.3256
Zion National Park Accessibility
Zion is perhaps the most accessible national park in Utah. The Zion Canyon
Visitor Center is designed with a ramp leading from two handicap parking spaces
and with accessible rest rooms. Many of the Zion Park ranger talks are handicap
accessible. The South Campground and
the Watchman Campground both have handicap accessible campsites that can be reserved.
Service dogs are permitted on a leash anywhere in the park. The Zion
Canyon Shuttle is also handicap accessible.
Zion National Park Accessible Trails
The accessible Pa'rus
Trail has a nice wide paved path that is great for wheelchairs. The lower Emerald
Pools is a wonderful paved and shady path to a must-see section of
this popular and classic Zion National Park trail. The Riverside
Walk (Gateway to the Narrows), which begins at the Temple of Sinawava, is
accessible with assistance or for use by motorized wheelchairs.
First Aid at Zion National Park
First aid is available at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. The closest hospitals
from the south entrance are in St. George: 45 miles/72km, Cedar City: 60 miles/96km,
and from the east entrance Kanab is 33 miles/62km.
Zion's Visitor Center Location
The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is on the main highway in the park and can
be visited without getting on the Zion
Canyon Shuttle. Keep in mind that you do not have to get on the shuttle to
enjoy the main scenic drive through Zion National Park (Highway 9) or to
access many of the park's hiking
trails. The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is the place to stop and load up on
books and posters of the park, including history, geology, flora, fauna as well
as other literature. A map of
Zion National Park and a newspaper with information about the park will be given
when entering the gate, but for those who would like extra souvenirs and information
the visitors center carries a large variety of items.
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
The Zion Visitors Center offers a wealth of information on Zion National
Park trails. As magnificent as Zion is when driving through, it's true beauty
is discovered when hiking the trails of the park. There are all types of hiking
in Zion. From the easy Riverside Walk to strenuous backcountry treks to hiking
through the waters of the Virgin River on the famous Zion
Narrows.
Tours from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center
This is a 90 minute free shuttle ride. Tickets must be obtained in advance
and are available at the information desk at the visitor center. There is also
an outstanding free movie about Zion National Park that plays throughout the
day at the Zion Human History Museum.
Junior Ranger's at Zion's Visitor Center
This is a year-round program for kids ages 6 to 12. Children can earn a Junior
Ranger badge by completing an activity booklet. Kids under the age of 6 are
not left out at Zion Park. They can become a Junior Ranger helper by completing
an activity sheet. Zion National Park also offers a classroom-like Junior Explorer
program from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The Junior Explorer program is held
at the Zion Nature Center located at the entrance of the South Campground.
Ranger Programs
Zion National Park offers free interpretive programs from April through October. The current schedule of ranger walks and talks is posted at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and at the nearby Zion Human History Museum. There are walks and talks throughout the day and even some nighttime activities. Talks include Zion National Park geology, folklore, flora, fauna and history. The walks are usually 1 to 2 miles long. The day time talks held at the Zion Human History Museum are usually 20 minutes long.
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