Operating Hours & Seasons

Zion National Park is Open

The park is 24 hours a day 7 days a week year round.

When the Zion Canyon Shuttle System is operating, Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is only accessible by shuttle. If you want to use a personal vehicle on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive at a time of year when the shuttle is not running, check the Zion Canyon Shuttle Schedule.

 

Zion Canyon Visitor Center

 

Facilities Hours

	Updated December 6, 2024
Zion Canyon Visitor Center Information Desk	Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Zion Forever Park Store	Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Zion Canyon Wilderness Desk Allow at least 20 minutes to get a permit	Open 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Closed 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Open 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Zion Human History Museum	Closed for the season
Zion Nature Center Junior Ranger Station	Closed for the season
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center	Open 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Open 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Kolob Canyons Wilderness Desk	Closed for the season
Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel Oversize vehicle hours. Learn more online	8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Shuttle System

For most of the year, visitors can ride a shuttle from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center into Zion Canyon (Zion Canyon Line) and in the town of Springdale (Springdale Line). Check the seasonal shuttle schedule online. When shuttles are running, individual drivers cannot drive into Zion Canyon but can drive in the town of Springdale.

 

Campgrounds

Watchman Campground is open. Reservation required.
South Campground is closed for a long-term rehabilitation project.
Lava Point Campground is closed for the season.

 

Zion Lodge

Zion Lodge is open.

 

Seasons

When is the best time of year to visit Zion? The short answer is, it depends what you're looking for. Every season has advantages. Learn more about Zion in summer, fall, winter, or spring, and find out what kind of weather to expect.