Destination Zion National Park Area

Zion National Park is Utah's most popular national park, offering breathtaking vistas and slot canyons, glistening pools and delicate waterfalls. The heart of Zion park is spectacular Zion Canyon.

Other famous features include Angels Landing and the Zion Narrows. Visitors will find that Zion National Park lodging is plentiful in nearby towns, which offer hotels, bed and breakfasts and inns.

	Zion Park Scenic Byway - Auto Tour Hwy. 9 into the Park, beneath towering canyon walls, up the switchbacks, through the tunnel and past Checkerboard Mesa.
	Zion Narrows - Hike into the Narrows, a deep, scenic canyon cut by the Virgin River.
	Hike - Face your fears and hike Angels Landing, the Narrows, or one of the rim trails. Or enjoy easy hikes along the river or up to the Emerald Pools.
	Kolob Canyons Section - Auto tour to this scenic area. Picnic at the top and/or hike one of the trails.
	Kolob Terrace Section - Auto tour into this mountainous area. Get out and hike if you enjoy technical trails.
	State Parks - Four nearby state parks offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Coral Pink Sand Dunes has a great campground and soft, pink sand where you can hike and ride ATVs and other off-road vehicles. Sand Hollow offers excellent boating, fishing, camping and off-road/ATV riding. Quail Creek is a great place to boat, fish and camp. Snow Canyon is excellent for hiking and camping.
	Mountain Bike - Ride in Zion Canyon or challenge Gooseberry Mesa or other technical trails.
	Horseback Rides - Climb into the saddle and ride one of the horses available in Zion Canyon or at the guest ranches on either side of the park.
	Brian Head - This nearby resort offers downhill skiing and snowboarding plus family tubing and other winter sports. In summer, this is a popular mountain bike destination with trails ranging from mild to extreme.
	Gateway Communities - Enjoy fine restaurants, shops, accommodations and activities in Springdale and Mt Carmel Junction.

Zion National Park
Utah's oldest national park, designated in 1919, Zion's soaring towers and monoliths offer a quiet grandeur. Open every day. 435-772-3256

St. George
Only 45-minutes from Zion, St. George is Utah's spectacular resort community offering year round championship golf courses, resort spas and lodging, and a spectacular outdoor musical theatre set in Utah's famed red-rock!

Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is an all-inclusive resort located along the east rim of Zion National Park. The resort features a variety of lodging options, year-round activities, and excellent dining - in addition to a spectacular scenic location.

Thunderbird Resort
Located centrally to Zion and other popular Utah attractions, the Thunderbird resort provides quality southern Utah lodging on a serene 9-hole golf course.

Mountain Biking
Zion may well be the perfect destination for mountain bikers! Its elevation provides for cooler summer temperatures than at other popular Utah destinations. Bikers may bike on limited trails inside the park, or on any of the many trails just outside.

Hiking
Whether it is the Zion Narrows or Kolob Canyons, hiking is available for all to enjoy. Trails are sprinkled throughout the area, many of which are wheelchair accessible.

Horseback Rides
Saddle up and explore the park and surrounding area on horseback. Guided trail rides are available throughout the area.

Zion Mountain Resort
Your best bet for lodging near the east entrance of Zion National Park is Zion Mountain Resort. This innovative new ranch style resort offers activities for ever person in the family, and comfortable cabins and lodges to rest, relax, and prepare for the next day's venture.

ATV Tours
ATVs and other off-road vehicles are not allowed to operate within park boundaries, but there are some mighty colorful trails with great scenery nearby

Brian Head - Ski, Board, Bike
Located approximately 90 minutes north of Zion National Park via all-weather highways, this area gets over 400 inches of snowfall annually. Brian Head Resort has 500 skiable acres, 53 runs, a 1,707 ft. vertical drop, plenty of backcountry and a lift-assisted tubing park. Brian Head has also become a renowned destination for mountain biking, offering great trails through mountain forests. You'll also find great snowmobiling terrain nearby, along with excellent hiking trails, campgrounds and fishing waters. Skiing usually runs from late November - mid-April. Biking trails can be ridden from late June or early July through October. Resort info: 435-677-2035; Lodging information: 435-677-2810.

Outdoor Workshops
Zion Canyon Field Institute provides visitors with trailside learning adventures on subjects like animals, plants and geology. Private family and small group workshops are also available. 435-772-3264.

Zion Canyon Giant Screen Theatre
A 70 mm film format theatre featuring the film Zion Canyon Treasure of the Gods portraying the different eras of exploration in the Zion Canyon area. Open all year except December 25. 435-772-2400

Bumbleberry Inn Playhouse
New Branson-style show, TWIST the NIGHT AWAY at the Bumbleberry Playhouse! This 1950's Musical Production will send you back to the days of young love, bobby socks, Doo Woppin' melodies and good ol' Rock n' Roll. This era of rich harmonies, classic love songs and unforgettable dances is fun for the whole family. Adjacent to the Bumbleberry Restaurant and one mile short of the entrance to Zion National Park.

Other Things to Do

Native American Center - Zion East Entrance
Visit the Village of Many Nations and enjoy drumming, dancing, story telling, rock art explanations, campfire stories and other activities. There are... more

Native American Cultural Center - Zion East Entrance
A LEGEND REBORN; sharing our future while preserving our past. Enjoy viewing or sleeping in authentic hand-painted tipis or Navajo Hogans. Experience... more

Zion Mountain Trading Post - Zion East Entrance
Gifts and souvenirs including wildlife sculptures, Indian artifacts, statues, polished rocks, Native and natural music, baskets, Cowboy, western, and... more

Wests Indian Village - Springdale
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Read articles on travels and experiences in the Zion Destination.

Springdale - Destination City (South Entrance to Zion N.P.)
Mt. Carmel Junction - (East Entrance to Zion N.P.)
Rockville - 3 miles from Springdale
Hurricane - 21 miles from Springdale
St. George - 34 miles from Springdale

Featured Tour Companies:

Southern Utah Scenic Tours
Specializing in group or individual tours to Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Capitol Reef, Arches, Monument Valley and Grand Staircase.

Singletrack Tours
Providing unique and personalized mountain bike tours in the Zion and Brianhead areas, for novice through advanced riders.

Blindfold Tours
Hummer and four-wheel drive tours of the Zion region, including the cultural and historical significance of the region.

ATV Wilderness Tours
Guided scenic tours of Utah's spectacular back country on 4 wheel drive ATVs for day trips or multi-day trips with overnight accomodations on the trail or at premier lodging along the trail.

Zion Excursions, Inc.
A guest ranch on the east rim of Zion National Park, offering backpacking and hiking, horsepacking and trail rides, and bicycle touring.

Blue Pine Tours
Offering snowmobile rentals & tours, lodging, and a restaurant in the winter, and mountain bike rentals, lodging, and a restaurant in the summer. Horseback riding and fishing equipment is also available.

Bryce Canyon Scenic Tours
Scenic Tours of Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Capitol Reef Nat. Parks and Vicinity. Special Van Tours of Bryce Canyon Nat. Park.

All Zion Guides

Springdale Restaurants

Name	Cuisines	Meals Served	Cost	Menu	Info
Oscar's Cafe & Deli	American	B, L, D	$$		more

Zion East Entrance Restaurants

Name	Cuisines	Meals Served	Cost	Menu	Info
The Buffalo Grill	American	L, D	$$$		more

F° averages

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52/29

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73/43

83/52

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100/68

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91/60

78/49

63/37

53/30

This area averages approximately 14 inches of precipitation annually. Check current weather conditions.

Additional information be obtained by contacting the Travel Regions for the different entrances.

For the Main/South Entrance, contact the St. George Area CVB at 800-869-6635 or Zion Canyon Visitors Bureau.
For the East Entrance, see the East Zion Tourism Council website or contact the Kane County Travel Council at 435-644-5923.
Information about the Kolob Canyons Entrance can be obtained from the Iron County Travel Council at 800-354-4849.

Destination St. George: From Springdale, proceed west on state Route 9 to I-15. Continue south on I-15 to St. George, Utah. Distance: 42 miles - 45 minute drive time.

Destination Bryce Canyon National Park: From Springdale, proceed east on state Route 9 to U.S. 89. Continue north on U.S. 89 to junction of state Route 12. Proceed east on state Route 12 to state Route 63 and continue south to Bryce, Utah. Distance: 83 miles - 1 ¾ hours drive time.

Destination Cedar City: From Springdale, proceed west on state Route 9 to state Route 17. Continue north on state Route 17 to the junction of I-15. Proceed north on I-15 to Cedar City, Utah. Distance: 60 miles - 1 hour drive time.

Destination Grand Canyon: From Springdale, proceed east on state Route 9 to U.S. 89. Continue south on U.S. 89 to Kanab. Distance: 41 miles - 1 hour drive time.