Zion National Park - Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours & Seasons

During summer months, the visitor centers are open daily.  Visitor centers are closed on December 25. Call our 24 hour number for current updates at 435-772-3256.

Getting There

Plane
The closest major airport is Las Vegas International, 150 miles from the park. There is a smaller airport in St. George, UT, 46 miles (74.1 km) from the park.

Car
The Visitor Center at the Kolob Canyons entrance is accessible from I-15, exit 40. I-15 passes west of the Park and connects with UT-9 and 17 to the Park. US-89 passes east and connects with UT-9 to the Park. The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance from the Park"s South Entrance adjacent to Springdale.

Public Transportation
Public transportation to the park is not available.

Getting Around

From April through October, the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive (a park road off Rt. 9) is accessible by shuttle bus only. Rt. 9, which traverses the park from east to west, is open year-round to private vehicles.