Current Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Road to Lava Point and West Rim Trailhead closed

  Alert, Severity, closure, Road to Lava Point and West Rim Trailhead closedThis is a regular, seasonal closure, and we will remove this alert when snow melts. Lava Point Overlook is also closed.

• Seasonal Road Closure - Kolob Terrace Road past Maloney Hill

  Alert, Severity, closure, Seasonal Road Closure - Kolob Terrace Road past Maloney HillKolob Terrace Road closed to non-tracked vehicles past Maloney Hill (14 miles north of SR-9) due to snow and ice.

• Closed trail bridge at Zion Lodge (Shuttle Stop #5)

  Alert, Severity, closure, Closed trail bridge at Zion Lodge (Shuttle Stop #5)To access Emerald Pools, start your hike at the Grotto (Shuttle Stop #6). This does not affect other trailheads or the Zion Canyon Shuttle System.more

• Weeping Rock Shuttle Bus Stop, Parking Area, and Trail Closed

  Alert, Severity, closure, Weeping Rock Shuttle Bus Stop, Parking Area, and Trail ClosedDue to rockfall, the area near Weeping Rock is temporarily closed. Park scientists and maintenance staff are monitoring the area.more

Caution

• Toxic Cyanobacteria in the Virgin River and the streams of Zion National Park

  Alert, Severity, caution, Toxic Cyanobacteria in the Virgin River and the streams of Zion National ParkDo not submerge your head in or filter drinking water from still or moving water.more

Information

• Please park legally and responsibly in Zion National Park and the Town of Springdale

  Alert, Severity, information, Please park legally and responsibly in Zion National Park and the Town of SpringdaleZion has limited parking space. Park only in designated stalls. Vehicles parked outside of designated stalls are subject to citation and may be towed. Once all designated parking stalls in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale.more

• Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program

  Alert, Severity, information, Angels Landing Pilot Permit ProgramEveryone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one. This requirement does not affect entering the park or riding the park shuttle (when it is running).more

Alert Locations

 

 

Zion National Park is Open

The park is open every day of the year 24 hours a day.

Building and permitting office hours of operation change seasonally.

 

Shuttle System

From early spring to late fall, ride free shuttles in Springdale and the park. You do not need a ticket or reservation to ride the park shuttle. Check the seasonal shuttle schedule before your visit.

 

Weather

Check the weather forecast and our Weather and Climate page. See real-time conditions near Springdale on the park webcam.

Summer daytime temperatures exceed 100°F/38°C. Mid- to late-summer monsoons (heavy rain) increase the chance of flash floods. Winter daytime temperatures range from 30°F/-1°C to 60°F/16°C.

 

Rivers

Avoid exposure to toxic cyanobacteria. Do not submerge your head in or drink water from any rivers in Zion National Park.

The Narrows closes when the Virgin River flow rate is over 150 cubic feet per second (CFS) and when the National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning. Check this United States Geological Survey webpage to see the flow rate in real time, and remember that flash floods are always possible.

 

Wildfire & Campfires

2023 Fires

Crater Hill Fire - ~135 acres
Horse Fire - ~5 acres
Watchman Fire - ~1/4 acre

Campfire Restrictions

Fires are never allowed in Zion Wilderness. Fireworks are always prohibited.

 

Latest News

Read News Releases and follow Zion on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

 

Trails & Hiking

Pick a trail from our hiking guide. Check the weather and drink plenty of water. Temperatures vary widely. Bring layers of clothing, food, water, and a flashlight.

Some trails are closed. Please do not enter closed areas.

Long-term Trail Closures

• Hidden Canyon (long term closure due to a large rockfall).
• Observation Point (via the East Rim Trail from Weeping Rock, long term closure due to a large rockfall).

 

Campgrounds

Watchman Campground: Camping year round. Reservations only.

South Campground: Camping Spring through Fall. Closed for rehabilitation work. Reservations only.

Lava Point Campground: Camping Spring through Fall. Reservations only.

 

Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel

Tunnel is open. Oversize vehicles (like most motorhomes, recreational vehicles (RVs), and travel trailers) always require one-way traffic control by park rangers to go through narrow tunnel.

The tunnel is only open to oversize vehicles on a regular schedule when rangers are present to manage traffic. Those hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn more size restrictions at the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.

 

Roads

We share updates about park roads on this webpage. For other Utah road conditions, call 866-511-8824, or visit udottraffic.utah.gov.

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive: Only accessible by free shuttle bus for most of the year. Please check the seasonal shuttle schedule. If parking fills when the road is open to drivers (i.e. when shuttles are not running), the National Park Service may temporarily close the road. Check top of this page for closure alerts.

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway: The National Park Service works hard to keep this road open year-round. Sometimes closed due to snow, ice, rockfall, or traffic congestion. Check top of this page for closure alerts.

Kolob Terrace Road: From fall to spring, this road usually closes for several months due to snow. This seasonal closure begins at Maloney Hill - which is about one mile east (signed north) of the Hop Valley Trailhead. Check top of this page for closure alerts. Please pack out your trash and Leave No Trace.

Kolob Canyons Road: Closes frequently in winter but open for most of the year. Check top of this page for closure alerts or contact the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lava Point Road: Open for most of the year. Closes most years from fall until spring due to snow. Check top of this page for closure alerts.