2008 Zion Visitor Guide
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2007-08 Winter Park Map and Guide
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Area Food and Lodging Information
Special Use Permits
(One time permits for weddings, special events and filming)
Getting To Zion National Park
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/Motorcycle
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.
RV/Coaches/Trailers/All Large Vehicles
Drivers of large vehicles approaching Zion National Park from the east on UT-9 need to be aware of the large vehicle size restrictions.
Vehicles sized 7'10'' in width or 11'4'' in height, or larger, are required to have an ''escort'' (traffic control) through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. Vehicles this size are too large to stay in their lane while traveling through the tunnel. Nearly all RV's, buses, trailers, 5th wheels, and some camper shells will require an escort.
(Note:It is possible to visit Zion with a large vehicle without going through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. To do this you have to enter and exit through the south entrance of the park, near Springdale).
Visitors requiring an escort must pay a $15 fee per vehicle in addition to the entrance fee. Pay this fee at a park entrance before proceeding to the tunnel. The fee is good for 2-trips through the tunnel for the same vehicle during a 7-day period.
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Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel: Prohibited Vehicles
Vehicles over 13'1" tall
Semi Trucks
Commercial vehicles
Vehicles carrying hazardous materials
Vehicles weighing more than 50,000 lbs.
Single vehicles over 40' long
Combined vehicles over 50' long
Bicycles and pedestrians
Bicycle/Pedestrian
The park may be accessed at all entrances. Bicycles and pedestrians are prohibited through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Bicycle/pedestrian traffic entering through the east entrance, heading westbound, must arrange their own shuttle service through the one-mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.
Public Transportation
Public transportation to the park is not available. The Zion Canyon Shuttle does provide free transportation to the park from the town of Springdale
