Commercial Use Authorization

Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) are limited authorizations to provide specific visitor services within the boundaries of Zion National Park.

The 2022 CUA application window is now closed. CUA applications will not be accepted after the April 1, 2022 deadline. The 2023 CUA application window will open in mid-November 2022.

The following are the only commerical services offered in Zion National Park:

• Commercially Guided Hiking Tours (Level II and Level III)
• Commercially Guided Bicycle Tours
• Photography and Painting Workshops
• Recreational Shuttle Services
• Commerial Motorcycle Tours
• Commercial Trailer and RV Delivery

 

Zion Commercial Services Operating Plans

Please read the Superintendent's letter about Zion Commercial Services 2022 CUA Conditions.

• Commercial Trailer Delivery Operating Plan
• Commercial Bicycle Tours Operating Plan
• Commercial Motorcycle Tours Operating Plan
• Guided Interpretive Hiking (Level II) Operating Plan
• Guided Interpretive Hiking (Level III) Operating Plan
• Photography/Painting Workshop Operating Plan
• Recreational Shuttle Service Operating Plan

Links for Supporting Documentation

• 2022 Zion CUA Annual Report
• Zion 2022 Trip Itinerary

 

CUA Permit Conditions Acknowledgement Form and Attachment E Form

Guides: Visit the following links to acknowledge the 2022 conditions of your companies specific permit.

• 2022 Zion Commercially Guided Hiking Tours ( Level II ) Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2022 Commercially Guided Hiking Tours ( Level III ) Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2022 Zion Commercial Photography and Painting Workshop Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2022 Zion Commercial Bicycle Tour Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2022 Zion Commercial Motorcycle Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2022 Zion Commercial RV Delivery Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2022 Zion Commercial Shuttle Service Conditions Acknowledgement Form

Attachment E Form:

• 2022 Attachment E: Zion National Park Form

Angels Landing Permit Pilot Program FAQs and Forms

FAQs:

• Angels Landing Permit Frequently Asked Questions
• Tour Itinerary Submission Schedule - July 01-15, next open period to submit permit requests for (Fall) hike dates

Forms:

• Angels Landing Permit Recreation.gov Commercial Account Information Form
• Angels Landing Permit CUA Tour Itinerary Submission Form
  
  

Helpful Links for Commercial Use Holders in Zion National Park

Guide Resources
Please visit the following links to learn more about the park:

• Recommended Reads for Guides and Trip Leaders
• 2020 Zion National Park Profile
• Foundations of Interpretation

Zion Rules and Regulations

• 2021 Superintendent’s Compendium (Zion-specific rules and regulations)

Learn more about the Zion's laws and policies

• https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm

CURRENT: COVID-19 Guidance for Commercial Use Authorizations

• Public Health Information for the Park Partner Community

Authorized Commercial Use Authorization Holders in Zion National Park

• Authorized 2022 Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) holders

Get Park Alerts - Links to Weather - Flash Flood Information - Air Quality - Search & Rescue Blog

Get Park Alerts
Stay up to date with road closures and other park conditions by signing up for park alerts. This service is only available to commercial users and only one form can be submitted per company.

• Send Word Now Sign Up Form

Weather and Flash Floods:

• National Weather Service Flash Flood Warning for Zion National Park: https://www.weather.gov/slc/flashflood
• National Weather Service Zion Headwaters Forecast: https://www.weather.gov/source/slc/flashflood/?ZionHW
• NRCS SNOTEL Stations on the Plateau above Zion (for snow depth and snow-water equivalent): https://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/
• Weather Station in Zion Canyon: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/timeseries.php?sid=ZIOU1&table=1&banner=off
• Weather Station near the East Entrance: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/timeseries.php?sid=ZNP&table=1&banner=off
• USGS Springdale North Fork Virgin River Gage: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?09405500
• USGS East Fork Virgin River Gage: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/uv?site_no=09404900
• Subscribe to USGS WaterAlert for North Fork Gage: https://water.usgs.gov/wateralert/subscribe2/?site_no=09405500&parm=00045

Zion National Park's Live Air Quality Data:

• https://www.nps.gov/subjects/air/current-data.htm?site=zion

Zion National Park Search and Rescue Blog:

• https://www.nps.gov/zion/blogs/sarblog.htm