Commercial Use Authorization

This page is for commercial service providers

Apply for permits for popular activities such as the hike to Angels Landing, canyoneering, hosting a wedding, and other special uses on our Permits & Reservations webpage.

 

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

The 2023 Commercial Use Authorization Application (CUA) window is now closed. CUA applications will not be accepted after the April 01, 2023, deadline. The 2024 CUA application window to apply will open mid-November of 2023.

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 2023 CUA Conditions Updates.

• 2023 Commercial Camper Trailer & RV Delivery Operating Plan
• 2023 Commercial Bicycle Tours Operating Plan
• 2023 Commercial Motorcycle Tours Operating Plan
• 2023 Guided Interpretive Hiking (Level II) Operating Plan
• 2023 Guided Interpretive Hiking (Level III) Operating Plan
• 2023 Photography/Painting Workshop Operating Plan
• 2023 Recreational Shuttle Service Operating Plan

Links for Supporting Documentation

• 2023 Zion CUA Trip Itinerary
• 2023 Zion CUA Annual Report

 

CUA Permit Conditions Acknowledgement Form and Commercial Use Form (formerly Attachment E Form)

Guides: Visit the following links to acknowledge the 2023 conditions of your companies specific permit.

• 2023 Zion Commercially Guided Hiking Tours ( Level II ) Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2023 Commercially Guided Hiking Tours ( Level III ) Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2023 Zion Commercial Photography and Painting Workshop Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2023 Zion Commercial Bicycle Tour Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2023 Zion Commercial Motorcycle Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2023 Zion Commercial RV Delivery Conditions Acknowledgement Form
• 2023 Zion Commercial Recreational Shuttle Service Conditions Acknowledgement Form

Commercial Use Form:

• Commercial Use Form: Zion National Park (formerly Attachment E)

Angels Landing Permit Pilot Program FAQs and Forms

FAQs:

• Angels Landing Permit Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

Forms:

• Angels Landing Permit Recreation.gov Commercial Account Information 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

• 2022 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

• 2023 Zion Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) Companies

Get Park Alerts - Links to Weather - Flash Flood Information - Air Quality

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