Utah National Parks

Zion National Park

Zion National Park

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General Info & Web sites

Zion National ParkZion National Park, located in southwestern Utah, stretches over 229 square miles and provides visitors many colorful canyons, some of which are extremely narrow and steep. Zion Canyon is the main feature of the park. It is about 10 miles long and offers visitors a wide variety of hiking opportunities. Zion National Park receives over 2.7 million visitors a year, making it Utah's most popular tourist destinations. During the summer of 2009 the park marked the official centennial of its designation as a national monument.

 

Maps
  • NPS Printable Maps
    Printable maps of the different areas of Zion.
  • Google Map
    Browser based map of the park. Click and drag maps to view adjacent sections immediately. View satellite images of the park that you can zoom and pan.

 

Photos
    Photography in Zion
  • Utah Collections
    A collection of pictures, videos and documents related to the park.
  • nps.gov
    US National Park Service photo gallery of Zion.

 

Sights to See
Average Temperatures
January 52°F 29°F
February 57°F 31°F
March 63°F 36°F
April 73°F 43°F
May 83°F 52°F
June 93°F 60°F
July 100°F 68°F
August 97°F 66°F
September 91°F 60°F
October 78°F 49°F
November 63°F 37°F
December 53°F 30°F
  • Zion Canyon - View photos of the most visited area of Zion National Park.
  • Kolob Canyons - Images of Kolob Canyons, located in the northwest corner of Zion National Park.
  • The East Side - The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway passes through the east side of Zion National Park. With few developed trails, the east side of Zion is a rugged and remote area.
  • Kolob Plateau - The Kolob Terrace Road takes you high onto this plateau between Zion and Kolob Canyons. The road is not maintained beyond a certain point in winter.
  • Wildlife - Zion is a home to many wild animals. View photos of some of the amazing creatures that live here.
  • All Galleries - All photo galleries available from the NPS

 

Park Activities

Biking
  • nps.gov
    Help us protect the park and ensure a safe and enjoyable bicycling experience by following the rules and regulations.
Camping
  • Recreation.gov
    Stay overnight at one of the park’s three campgrounds.
  • nps.gov
    US National Park Service information about camping in Zion.
Climbing
  • nps.gov
    US National Park Service information about climbing in Zion.
  • Mountain Project
    Find climbing areas and routes in Zion National Park and discover photos, user reviews, and detailed route info like climbing type and grade.
Hiking / Backpacking
  • Day Hikes
    Best day hikes in Zion National Park, Utah
  • nps.gov
    US National Park Service information about hiking in Zion.
  • Trails.com
    Zion National Park Hiking - Search for Trails by Map.
Horseback Riding
  • My Utah Parks
    In-park trail rides follow the course of the Virgin River or expand out into Sand Beach Trail.
  • Zion Canyon
    If you are into horseback riding, our horseback riding excursion through beautiful Zion National Park will be the highlight of your vacation experience.
Scenic Drives
  • nps.gov Shuttle System
    Learn how to use the shuttle systems in Zion National Park and the town of Springdale.