Current Conditions

Alerts

 

 

Zion National Park is Open

The park is open every day of the year 24 hours a day.

Building and permitting office hours of operation change seasonally.

 

Shuttle System

From early spring to late fall, ride free shuttles in Springdale and the park. You do not need a ticket or reservation to ride the park shuttle. Check the seasonal shuttle schedule before your visit.

 

Weather

Check the weather forecast and our Weather and Climate page. See real-time conditions near Springdale on the park webcam.

Summer daytime temperatures exceed 100°F/38°C. Mid- to late-summer monsoons (heavy rain) increase the chance of flash floods. Winter daytime temperatures range from 30°F/-1°C to 60°F/16°C.

 

Rivers

Avoid exposure to toxic cyanobacteria. Do not submerge your head in or drink water from any rivers in Zion National Park.

The Narrows closes when the Virgin River flow rate is over 150 cubic feet per second (CFS) and when the National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning. Check this United States Geological Survey webpage to see the flow rate in real time, and remember that flash floods are always possible.

 

Wildfire & Campfires

Campfire Restrictions

Fires are never allowed in Zion Wilderness. Fireworks are always prohibited.

Wildfire Safety

Wildfires can strike quickly and unexpectedly. In the event of a wildfire in Zion Canyon, immediately evacuate in the safest way possible. If your escape route is blocked, you will need to shelter in place.

In the event of wildfire:

• Stay calm.
• Report the wildfire immediately.
  • Dial 911 or report the fire to NPS staff.
• If possible, evacuate the area.
  • Travel away from smoke, and avoid going uphill.

If evacuation is not possible:

• Safely travel to the nearest shelter-in-place zone.
  • These areas are chosen for their fire-resistant characteristics and accessibility. They are intended to reduce exposure to heat, smoke, and flames until conditions improve or help arrives.
  • Shelter-in-place zones:
    • Visitor Center Parking Lot (Shuttle Stop 1)
    • Oversize Vehicle Lot (Stop 1)
    • Zion Human History Museum (Stop 2)
    • Zion Lodge (Stop 5)
    • Big Bend (Stop 8)
    • Temple of Sinawava (Stop 9)
• Shelter in place.
  • Find a spot free from flammable material, like dried grass or shrubs.
  • Find an object to shield yourself from heat.
  • Avoid breathing hot air by covering your face or laying on the ground.
• Follow all directions from NPS staff and/or wildfire crews.

2023 Fires

Crater Hill Fire - ~135 acres
Horse Fire - ~5 acres
Watchman Fire - ~1/4 acre

 

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Trails & Hiking

Pick a trail from our hiking guide. Check the weather and drink plenty of water. Temperatures vary widely. Bring layers of clothing, food, water, and a flashlight.

Some trails are closed. Please do not enter closed areas.

Long-term Trail Closures

• Hidden Canyon (long term closure due to a large rockfall).
• Observation Point (via the East Rim Trail from Weeping Rock, long term closure due to a large rockfall).

 

Campgrounds

Watchman Campground: Camping year round. Reservations only.

South Campground: Camping Spring through Fall. Closed for rehabilitation work. Reservations only.

Lava Point Campground: Camping Spring through Fall. Reservations only.

 

Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel

Tunnel is open. Oversize vehicles (like most motorhomes, recreational vehicles (RVs), and travel trailers) always require one-way traffic control by park rangers to go through narrow tunnel.

The tunnel is only open to oversize vehicles on a regular schedule when rangers are present to manage traffic. Those hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn more size restrictions at the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.

 

Roads

We share updates about park roads on this webpage. For other Utah road conditions, call 866-511-8824, or visit udottraffic.utah.gov.

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive: Only accessible by free shuttle bus for most of the year. Please check the seasonal shuttle schedule. If parking fills when the road is open to drivers (i.e. when shuttles are not running), the National Park Service may temporarily close the road. Check top of this page for closure alerts.

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway: The National Park Service works hard to keep this road open year-round. Sometimes closed due to snow, ice, rockfall, or traffic congestion. Check top of this page for closure alerts.

Kolob Terrace Road: From fall to spring, this road usually closes for several months due to snow. This seasonal closure begins at Maloney Hill - which is about one mile east (signed north) of the Hop Valley Trailhead. Check top of this page for closure alerts. Please pack out your trash and Leave No Trace.

Kolob Canyons Road: Closes frequently in winter but open for most of the year. Check top of this page for closure alerts or contact the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lava Point Road: Open for most of the year. Closes most years from fall until spring due to snow. Check top of this page for closure alerts.