Zion National Park

The Mountain of the Sun in Zion Canyon.
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls of a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present-day adventures.
Map showing location of park.
A young woman works with a stop-motion model of a deer. In the background, a river and tall cliffs are visible.
Zion National Park Announces 2026 Artists-in-Residence
Three artists have been selected to participate in the 2026 Artist-in-Residence program in Zion National Park. These selectees include a composer, a multidisciplinary digital artist, and a painter and tattoo artist.
A long winding road on the side of a mountain with sandstone cliffs in the background.
Zion National Park Prepares to Implement Large Vehicle Restrictions on the Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway
Restrictions on large vehicles traveling the historic Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway (ZMCH) in Zion National Park will take effect on June 7, 2026. The change will improve safety, preserve historic features, and reduce delays on this 10.7-mile route.
Zion National Park electric shuttle bus departs the Grotto. Trees without leaves surround the bus and a line of visitors waiting to board other buses wait at the stop.
2025 Winter Schedule and Thanksgiving Weekend Expectations in Zion National Park
Winter is just around the corner in Zion National Park! Every year, the National Park Service (NPS) adjusts shuttle schedules and campground availability to reflect the seasons.
Smoke rising from fire in Zion National Park
Wildfire reported on West Rim of Zion National Park
SPRINGDALE, UT – Wildland firefighters have been deployed to an approximately 25-acre fire in the West Rim area of Zion National Park. The fire was reported to park staff at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The cause of the fire has been determined to be a lightning strike.
A paved trail ascends up a hill into cottonwood trees.
Zion National Park reopens Weeping Rock Trail, shuttle stop
Zion National Park reopened the Weeping Rock Trail and nearby Shuttle Stop 7 for public use on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The closure, in place since a November 2023 rockfall, allowed maintenance crews to repair trail tread, railings, and stairs while geologists assessed the site.
A triangular sandstone mountain overlooks green and yellow foliage. A cloudy blue sky is overhead.
Photo by NPS/Shane Carte
The sun sets behind large red and white towers of sandstone.
Photo by NPS/Jesse Nelson
A sandstone and glass building surrounded by tall trees with a mountain behind it.
Photo by NPS
Tall, red, sandstone walls enclose a narrow river.
Photo by NPS
A red sandstone arch under a clear blue sky.
Photo by NPS