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Operating Hours & Seasons
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is open every day of the year.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:Open 24 hours
- Monday:Open 24 hours
- Tuesday:Open 24 hours
- Wednesday:Open 24 hours
- Thursday:Open 24 hours
- Friday:Open 24 hours
- Saturday:Open 24 hours
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $30.00 – Private Vehicle: Valid for 7 days.
Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants to Zion National Park, including both the Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyon areas. - $25.00 – Motorcycle: Valid for 7 days.
Admits one non-commercial motorcycle to Zion National Park, including both the Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyon areas. - $15.00 – Per Person: Valid for 7 days.
Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park, including both the Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyon areas. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. - $30.00 – Non-Commercial Organized Groups: Valid for 7 days.
Organized groups such as Scouts, Clubs, Youth Groups, Churches, Reunions, etc. that do not qualify for an Academic Fee Waiver are charged as follows: $30.00 Non-commercial vehicles with a vehicle capacity of 15 or less. $15.00 per person Non-commercial vehicles with a capacity of 16 or greater. Fees will not exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Youth 15 and under are free. Individuals or families with any valid Annual or Lifetime pass may use their pass for entry at the per person
Entrance Passes:
- $50.00 – Zion Annual Pass: Valid for 12 months from purchase date
Admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle (14 passenger capacity or less) to Zion National Park.
About
Utah’s First National Park
Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.
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Directions
Zion National Park is located on State Route 9 in Springdale, Utah.
Visitor Centers
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Located near the park’s South Entrance. Can be accessed by the free Springdale City Shuttle. Human History Museum
The Human History Museum is located one half mile north of the park’s south entrance on the main park road, or 11 miles west from the east entrance. Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
Located off of Interstate 15 20 miles south of Cedar City, Utah.
Weather
Zion is known for a wide range of weather conditions. Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and day/night temperatures may differ by over 30°F. In summer, temperatures in Zion National Park often exceed 100°F/38°C. Zion experiences monsoons from mid-July into September that results in an increased risk of flash floods. Always be aware of the threat of storms and lightning and be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions. Winters are generally mild.
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