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

2023 Fires

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

Campfire Restrictions

Fires are allowed in metal campfire rings. Fires are never allowed in Zion Wilderness. Fireworks are always prohibited.

 

Latest News

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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. Reservations only.

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

 

Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel

Tunnel is open. Oversize vehicles always require one-way traffic control by park rangers to go through narrow tunnel. In 2023, rangers manage traffic:

• November 6 to March 25: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• March 26 to October 7: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn more size restrictions and about the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.

 

Roads

We share updates about park roads on Twitter @ZionNPS and on the webpage you are reading. For other 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: 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 Scenic Drive: 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. for current road conditions at 435-586-9548.

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.