Planning a trip to Zion National Park can be as challenging as exploring the park itself. The links below contain a wealth of information designed to help you plan your visit.
The following park publications provide the best information about Zion National Park all year round.
2009 Spring Zion Map and Guide
2009 Winter Zion Map and Guide
2009 Zion Carte et guide (Francais)
2008 Summer Zion Map and Guide
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Additional information about other Zion National Park activities may be found with the following links.
Backcountry Information and Reservations
Area Food and Lodging Information
Commercial Use Authorizations
(Companies who have permits to provide guided activities, shuttle services, and more in Zion National Park in 2009)
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. On the Zion Mt. Carmel Highway that goes through the park, bicycles and pedestrians are prohibited from going through the one mile Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. Bicycle/pedestrian traffic entering the park from either entrance must arrange their own shuttle service through the Zion-Mt. 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
