•The Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel is between the East Entrance and Zion Canyon. It was built in the 1920s when cars were small and few in number.

 

Motorcoaches leaving tunnel

•Vehicles sized 7'10'' in width or 11'4'' in height, or larger, are required to have an ''escort'' (traffic control) through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. Vehicles this size are too large to stay in their lane while traveling through the tunnel. Nearly all RV's, buses, trailers, 5th wheels, and some camper shells will require an escort.

 

•Visitors requiring an escort must pay a $15 fee per vehicle in addition to the entrance fee. Pay this fee at either park entrance before proceeding to the tunnel. The fee is good for two trips through the tunnel for the same vehicle during a 7-day period.

•Please note that you will not be following an escort vehicle through the tunnel. Rangers will stop oncoming traffic, allowing you enough time to drive down the middle of the tunnel. We apologize for the delays that many visitors will encounter as a result of this safety precaution.

•During the winter season, escorts must be arranged at the entrance stations, Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Zion Lodge, or by phoning (435) 772-3256. From April 1 through late October, Rangers are stationed at the tunnel from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

•Vehicles over 13'1'' tall.
•Semi-trucks.
•Vehicles weighing more than 50,000 lbs.
•Single vehicles over 40' long. Combined vehicles over 50' long.
•Bicycles and pedestrians.

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