During summer months, the visitor centers are open daily
from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Spring, fall and winter
hours are shortened. Some visitor centers are closed
on some federal holidays. Call our 24 hour number for
current updates at 435-772-3256.
Getting There
PLANE - The closest airport is in St. George, UT,
46 miles (74.1 km) from the park.
CAR
- 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.
Be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions.
Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and seasons.
Day/night temperatures may differ by over 30 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Spring weather is very unpredictable. Stormy, wet days
are common, but warm, sunny weather may occur too.
Precipitation peaks in March and September. Spring wildflowers
bloom from April through June, peaking in May.
Summer days are hot (95-100 degrees F.), but overnight
lows are usually comfortable (65-70 degrees F.) Afternoon
thunderstorms are common from mid-July through mid-September.
Storms may produce waterfalls as well as flash floods.
Fall days are usually clear and mild; nights are often
cool. Autumn color displays begin in September in the
high country, and in Zion Canyon in early November.
Winters in Zion Canyon are fairly mild. Winter storms
bring rain or light snow to Zion Canyon, but heavier
snow to the higher elevations. Clear days may become
quite warm, reaching 60 degrees F.; nights are often
in the 20s and 30s. Winter storms can last several days
and cause roads to be icy, especially on the east side
of Zion. Zion roads are plowed, except the Kolob Terrace
Road, which is closed in winter. Be prepared for winter
driving conditions from November through March. More
on weather at Zion
Accessibility
Both
visitor centers and Zion Lodge are fully accessible
to those with special needs. Several campsites in the
South Campground are reserved for people with disabilities
and three trails are accessible. Many interpretive talks
are accessible. The 1-mile (1.6 km) Riverside Walk,
which begins at the north end of Zion Canyon Drive,
is paved and accessible with assistance. The 2-mile
accessible Pa'rus Trail was opened in 1995. More
information
Pets
Pets must be under physical control on a leash no longer
than six feet at all times. Pets are not allowed
on the shuttle buses, trails, in the backcountry, or
in public buildings. Pets may be walked on the Pa’rus
Trail, but be courteous to walkers and bicycle riders.
Never leave your pet in a closed vehicle. Temperatures
can soar above 120°F (49°C) in minutes. Your pet can
quickly die of heatstroke under these conditions. Boarding
kennels are available in Rockville, Kanab, St. George
and Cedar City.
