Operating Hours & Seasons

The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round.

When the Zion Canyon Shuttle System is operating, Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is only accessible by shuttle. If you want to use a personal vehicle on the scenic drive, check the Zion Canyon Shuttle Schedule to see when the operating season ends. The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, Kolob Canyons Scenic Drive, and Kolob Terrace Road allow personal vehicles year-round.

 
A stone and wood visitor center with yellow cottonwood trees overhead.
First time in the park? Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a great place to start your adventure.

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Facilities

Facility Hours

Facility Hours of Operation
(Updated November 16, 2025)
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Information Desk		 Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Zion Forever Park Store Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Zion Canyon Wilderness Desk Open 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Open 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Zion Human History Musem Closed for the season
Zion Nature Center
Junior Ranger Station		 Closed for the season
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center Open 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Open 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kolob Canyons Wilderness Desk Closed until further notice
Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel Vehicle Escorts
Learn about large vehicle restrictions		 Open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
 
Shuttle

Shuttle System

For most of the year, visitors can ride a free shuttle from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center into Zion Canyon (Zion Canyon Line) or through the town of Springdale (Springdale Line). Check the seasonal shuttle schedule online for details. During the shuttle season, personal vehicles cannot drive on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, but they can drive in the town of Springdale.

 
Campgrounds

Campgrounds

Watchman Campground is open. Reservation required.
South Campground is closed for a long-term rehabilitation project.
Lava Point Campground is closed for the season.

 
Zion Lodge

Lodging

Zion Lodge is open.

 

Seasons

When is the best time of year to visit Zion? It depends what you're looking for. Every season has advantages. Learn more about Zion in summer, fall, winter, or spring, and find out what kind of weather to expect.

 
A Zion Canyon shuttle on a red road, with red sandstone formations in the background.
Shuttle Schedule & Information

Learn about the free shuttle service in Zion Canyon and the neighboring town of Springdale.

A blue tent on the ground next with two people setting up camp. Sandstone cliffs in background.
Camping Information

Learn about camping options in and around Zion National Park.

A ranger hands a visitor a map and newspaper about Zion National Park
How and when to apply for permits

Apply for permits to visit Angels Landing, to canyoneer, and to camp in Zion Wilderness.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Zion National Park
1 Zion Park Blvd.
Springdale, UT 84767

Phone:

435-772-3256
If you have questions, please email zion_park_information@nps.gov. Listen to recorded information by calling anytime 24 hours a day. Rangers answer phone calls from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, but a ranger may not answer if they are already speaking with someone else.

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