News Release

Zion National Park Prepares for Busy 2022 Labor Day Weekend

Visitors in Zion National Park on Memorial Day Weekend 2022. People boarding the shuttle at the Temple of Sinawava.

NPS image / Jonathan Shafer

News Release Date: August 31, 2022

Contact: Amanda Rowland, 435-772-0160

SPRINGDALE, Utah – Zion National Park is expecting a busy Labor Day weekend Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5, 2022. As our nation honors American workers, many will visit Zion and other National Parks across the country. Visitors to Zion should expect some queues and congestion within the park. Those with flexible plans are encouraged to visit before Friday or after Monday to avoid crowds.

Park visitors are reminded to recreate responsibly and plan ahead. Parking in Zion typically fills by 8:00 a.m. MT, so visitors arriving later should plan on parking in Springdale and walking or taking the free town shuttle to the Pedestrian Entrance walk-in gate. The first Springdale shuttle leaves the Majestic View Lodge at 7:00 a.m. and the last shuttle leaves the Zion Canyon Village at 9:00 p.m. The first Zion Canyon shuttle leaves the Visitor Center at 6:00 a.m., the last shuttle leaves the Visitor Center at 6:00 p.m., and the last shuttle out of the canyon from the Temple of Sinawava leaves at 8:15 p.m. Once parking in Zion is full, vehicle admittance into the park will be metered based upon availability. The Zion Mount Carmel Highway may be closed to through traffic periodically when parking has filled in order to safely relieve congestion both east and west of the large tunnel and to restore traffic flow. To avoid park traffic use alternative routes such as: Utah Highway 59/Arizona Highway 389, Utah Highway 14, and Utah Highway 20.

Park visitors are reminded to “Know before you go”; research the park and the activity you plan to do and potential hazards you may encounter, be realistic about your limits and the limits of those traveling with you, identify the right equipment for your trip and test it and/or try it out before you go. Everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit, more information available at go.nps.gov/AngelsLanding. Visitors should be prepared to hike in the heat, with plenty of water, electrolytes, and proper footwear. Check the weather forecast or stop by park Visitor Centers for up-to-date information. Your safety is your responsibility.

During your visit learn more about unique aspects of the park by attending a ranger program. The park also encourages visitors to take the Zion National Park Pledge. The Zion Pledge is a personal promise you can make to protect yourself and the park. Please share your #ZionPledge story on social media and encourage family and friends to do the same.