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Admits one, non-commercial motorcycle to Zion National Park. Valid for 1-7 days.
$20 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 rate. Pass and photo ID must be present upon entry.
Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Valid for 1-7 days.
Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants to Zion National Park. Valid for 1-7 days.
Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Valid for 1-7 days.
The Zion Annual Pass is valid only at Zion and may be purchased in person. This pass is valid for 12 months from purchase month. This pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. You can buy this entrance pass at all entrance stations.
Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.
No entrance pass required on these days:
Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day
The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.
All visitor centers and the Human History Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films include closed captioning.
Loaner wheelchairs, assistive listening devices, audio descriptions, tactile exhibits, and Braille and text materials are available.
Many ranger-led programs are wheelchair accessible and assistive listening devices and ASL interpreters are available by reservation. Please call 435-772-3256 or email zion_park_information@nps.gov in advance to make a reservation for equipment or interpretation services.
Additional information about accessibility at Zion National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.
All shuttle buses in the park are wheelchair accessible and can fit chairs under 45 inches long and 25 inches wide.
For driving personal vehicles in the gorge, there is a special parking permit available at the information desks of the museum.
All visitor centers and the Human History Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films include closed captioning.
The Zion Lodge has 4 wheelchair accessible rooms and loaner wheelchairs available. It also has a wheelchair accessible snack bar, auditorium, gift shop, restrooms, and dining room.
The Grotto Picnic Area is wheelchair accessible with packed, level paths and surfaces and accessible restrooms.
The Watchman Campground has 7 individual camping sites, 2 group sites, and restrooms that are all wheelchair accessible. The South Campground has packed level surfaces, but no designated accessible campsites and no accessible restrooms.
The amphitheater at the South Campground has wheelchair accessible seating in the top row and access to the beach near campsite B56.
Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.
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Trail reviews for Zion National Park
Backpacking cable mountain. Zion national Park
Note the distance from AllTrails gps is not accurate. I did about 6/7 miles total rt from the shuttle to floating rock. I think my phones lack of service confused its ability to track my distance, unfortunately. I went around 8am. It was already crowded but it didn’t bother me. The shuttle up was easy, about 35-40 min. I wish they had direct shuttles for those doing the narrows because seats on the shuttle are not guaranteed but they come often so I can’t complain. The gear is essential—thank you Zion outfitters for making it easy with the water boots, neoprene socks, and stick. I also rented a dry bag since I forgot mine. Bring more water than you think you’ll need and snacks. Prepare to get wet. The cold water felt good imo but I guess it depends on your tolerance. Know a lot of the route is shaded especially in the morning, but later in the day it has more sun exposure. Wear sunblock and bring a hat! I burned a little. The rocks are no joke. It is very taxing mentally and physically to focus on where you’re stepping the whole time. There’s a lot of river crisscrossing required which adds time and effort. Remember every step you take is a step you will have to take on the return! Go at your own pace. You can turn around at your choosing. Enjoy this journey—there is nothing like it. It’s a Zion MUST.
A bit scary but amazing views best hike we did at Zion
The Lower Emerald Pool is a must if you have little ones or members of your group that want something not too strenuous. My data for the hike is inaccurate, I continued to the Upper Pool. If you make it to Zion please record a point to point from the Lodge to the Upper Emerald Pool. This is shorter and more shaded than the point to point from the Grotto to the Upper Emerald Pool I list this as moderate to the Upper Pool and easy to the Lower Pool.
If you’ve ever been to Zion NP during the summer you already know that parking is terrible. But what this park has to offer is nothing short of amazing. I did pick the wrong time of day for this hike. Direct sunlight for more than the first half of the ascent and then the same for the descent. My permit request was not granted for Angels Landing, unfortunately, but Scout Lookout is still worth the work. Make this one early in the morning or after 3:00pm to avoid some of the direct sun. It’s around 1000 foot ascent so plan for a workout at around 5000 ft above sea level.
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Points of interest
- Angels Landing
- Lower Pine Creek Waterfall
- Observation Point
- Watchman Overlook
- Upper Emerald Pool
- The Subway
- View on the Patriarchs
- Lower Emerald Pool
- Middle Emerald Pool
- Larson Cabin
- Mystery Springs
- Kolob Arch Viewpoint
- Campsite 2 - Slickrock Camp
- Watchman Campground
- Jolley Gulch
- Big Springs
- Virgin River
- Campsite 4 - Spring Camp
- Campsite 3 - Sandy Camp
- Campsite 5 - Lava Rock Camp