By Car

I-15 passes west of the Park and connects with UT-9 , exit 16, and UT-17, exit 27. US-89 passes east of the park and connects with UT-9, at the Mt. Carmel Junction.

  • You can access the Kolob Canyon Visitor Center from exit 40 on I-15.
  • You can access the Zion Canyon Visitor Center from UT-9 near
    Springdale, Utah - a short distance from the park’s South entrance
  • Due to narrow passageways, large vehicles (7'10'' wide or wider or 11'4'' in height, or higher) approaching from the east on UT-9 require an ''escort'' through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. An escort is $15 per vehicle and is good for 2-trips through the tunnel for the same vehicle during a 7-day period.
  • If you are in a large vehicle and do not want to pay the escort fee, you must enter and exit through the south entrance of the park.

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    By Air

    The closest major airport is Las Vegas International, 158 miles (254 km), 3-hours southwest of the park. A smaller airport is located in St. George, UT, 46 miles (74.1 km), 1-hour southwest of the park.


    By Shuttle

    Shuttle service runs from March-October with six pick-up spots in Springdale. Once in the park, the Zion Canyon Shuttle loop stops at eight locations in the park. Shuttle service is free and unlimited. The shuttle is your best option if you plan on coming later than mid-morning, as the parking lot is usually full by then.

  • Buses run approximately every 7 minutes, so there’s no need to rush after one if you miss it.
  • Times change with the season. Up to date schedules are posted at each shuttle stop, the Visitor Centers, and in your park guide.
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    Hours of Operation

    Zion National Park is open to the public every day of the year, however some facilities and services may close or reduce their hours during the off season

    Zion Canyon Visitor Center

    Zion Canyon Visitor Center
    Open: Daily
    Closed: December 25
    Spring: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Summer: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Fall: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Winter: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Kolob Canyon Visitor Center

    Open: Daily
    Closed: December 25
    Spring: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Summer: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Fall: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Winter: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    For more information phone: (435) 772-3256 or     More Info.

    For more information on Zion National Park, Download the following:
    2008-09 Winter Park Map & Guide (PDF)
    2008 Zion Visitor Guide (PDF)

    Park Entrance Fees

  • Private Vehicles/RVs: $25 per vehicle for a 7 day pass
  • Pedestrian/Bicycle/Motorcycle: $12 per person-7 day pass, not to exceed $25 per family.


    • Kolob Canyon entrance fees Private Vehicles/RV: $25 per vehicle-7 day pass, good throughout Zion National Park

    Commercial tours

  • 1-6 passenger vehicle: $35 plus $12 per person
  • 7-15 passenger vehicle: $70
  • 16-25 passenger vehicle: $80
  • 26+ passenger vehicle: $190

    • Fee is based on vehicle capacity. Rates range from car to full size bus.

    For more commercial Info - More Info.

    Non-commercial tours (scouts, church groups, etc...)

  • 25.00 per vehicle (vehicle capacity 14 or less)
  • $12.00 per person (vehicle capacity 15 or more) not to exceed the commercial fee.



    • Academic fee waiver
    Fee waivers are granted to educational institutions whose curriculum relates specifically to the resources at Zion National Park.

    Applications may be obtained by visiting the link below:
    More Info.