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.
Visitor Fatality at Zion National Park Identified
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the State of Utah, Office of the Medical Examiner, have identified the visitor who died Friday following a fall from the chained section of the Angels Landing trail on April 17, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m.
A red car waits in line at the South Entrance to Zion National Park.
Plan ahead for Presidents Day Weekend at Zion National Park
Presidents Day weekend is one of Zion National Park’s busiest winter weekends. The information here will help you avoid traffic, crowds, and stress.
A scattered group of visitors navigate the chains on Angels Landing.
Zion National Park Announces 2026 Angels Landing Seasonal Lottery Dates
Zion National Park has announced the lottery dates for the 2026 Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program. The spring seasonal lottery is set to open Feb. 13, 2026. Visitors can apply for a permit on Recreation.gov.
A white and orange shuttle bus stops at a small shelter along a canyon roadway.
Zion National Park shuttle bus service resumes March 7, 2026
Zion National Park’s shuttle service begins on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Shuttles will run from March 7 to November 28, then they return briefly from December 26 to January 2.
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 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