Current Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Trail Closures

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Trail Closures Due to damage from the July 11th storm, the Kayenta Trail and Upper Emerald Pools Trail are closed until further notice. The Hidden Canyon Trail was closed on August 28 due to a rockfall.

• Kolob Canyons Closed for Construction Projects

  Alert 2 , Severity ,closure ,, Kolob Canyons Closed for Construction Projects Access to portions of the Kolob Canyon District of Zion National Park will be restricted due to a construction project beginning May 1, 2018.
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Information

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

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Please park legally and responsibly in Zion National Park and the Town of Springdale Zion 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.
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Zion National Park is Open

Zion National Park is open all year. Facility hours change throughout the year.

 

Shuttle System

2018 Shuttle Schedule
The free Zion Canyon Shuttle started full time service on March 10, 2018 and will operate through the end of November. When the shuttle is running, no private vehicles are allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. The only access is by free shuttle bus.
The free Springdale Shuttle will run from 8 am to 9 pm daily.
2018 Shuttle Schedule

 

Weather Conditions
In summer, temperatures in Zion National Park often exceed 100°F/38°C. Zion experiences monsoons from mid-July into September that results in an increased risk of flash floods. Always be aware of the threat of storms and lightning and be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions. Check the weather forecast and know what to expect on the Weather and Climate page, or find out what it looks like now on the park webcam.

 

River Conditions

Flow Rate of the Virgin River The Narrows closes when the flow rate is over 150 cubic feet per second (CFS), or during spring snowmelt. The Narrows also closes when a Flash Flood Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, and remains closed for two hours after the warning is lifted. Check the weather before you head into a narrow canyon. Flash floods are always possible.

 

Latest News

Visit the News Release page for up-to-date park news. Connect with Zion through our social media sites on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr.

 

Trail Conditions

Please check weather daily before hiking. Several trails were damaged during a storm on July 11th. For your safety, do not enter closed trails. Closed trails are heavily damaged and unstable.

Closed Trails

• Upper Emerald Pools
• Kayenta Trail
• Hidden Canyon

 

Road Conditions

In addition to this page, you can also find updated road conditions on Twitter. For Utah road conditions, call 866-511-8824, or if you are in Utah, dial 5-1-1 on your cell phone.

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive: 10/10/2018 - Clear and dry. The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is accessible by free shuttle only.

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway: 10/10/2018 - Clear and dry.

Kolob Canyons Scenic Drive: 10/10/2018: The Kolob Canyons Road, and all trailhead access along the road, is closed to all access until the fall of 2018. Those planning trip to this area should plan accordingly. Read the news release.

Kolob Terrace Road: 10/10/2018 - Clear and passable to Kolob Reservoir. The Lava Point Road and the West Rim Road are both open. The Lava Point Campground will close for the season on Oct. 12th (the last night to camp there is Oct. 11th) Campground must be vacated by 11 am on the 12th.
The Lava Point Road will be closed from November 5-7th for road maintenance. Please plan accordingly. Vehicles left in the area after November 4th will not be able to be removed until maintenance is complete.