Zion National Park
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Zion at a glance
- Best time
- January–March, November–December
- Trip length
- 2–3 days
- Don't miss
- Angels Landing and Zion Canyon
- Nearby city
- Springdale, UT
Explore this park
Alerts(5)
Large vehicle restrictions now in effect for Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway
NPS detailsAs of June 7, 2026, the park is enforcing size and weight limits for vehicles on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. Vehicles that exceed length, width, height, or weight limits cannot travel between Canyon Junction and the park's East Entrance. See the current limits on the page linked below.
Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect
NPS detailsNo setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fires of any kind in the park. This includes campfires and charcoal fires in Watchman Campground, South Campground, and picnic areas in Zion Canyon. Stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane gas are allowed. Smoking is allowed only in non-vegetated areas.
Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program
NPS detailsEveryone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one. This requirement does not affect entering the park or riding the park shuttle (when it is running).
Toxic Cyanobacteria in the Virgin River and the streams of Zion National Park
NPS detailsDo not submerge your head in or filter drinking water from still or moving water.
Please park legally and responsibly in Zion National Park and the Town of Springdale
NPS detailsZion has limited parking space. Park only in designated stalls. Vehicles parked outside of designated stalls are subject to citation and may be towed. Once all designated parking stalls in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale.
Common questions
Planning Zion
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 13 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Zion Commercial Use Permits and Zion National Park Canyoneering Daily Lottery. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
