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 group of visitors with a green and red umbrella walk through a rainstorm.
Visiting Zion National Park During Monsoon Season
While visiting Zion National Park from July through September can bring adventure, it may also include rapidly changing weather. Clear morning skies can quickly build into intense afternoon thunderstorms — transforming the landscape and creating serious hazards. The National Park Service urges visitors to stay informed and be ready for sudden weather changes, including the potential for flash floods.
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Independence Day Weekend 2026: Plan Ahead and Prepare for your visit to Zion National Park
If your plans for this Independence Day Weekend include visiting Zion National Park, remember to plan for the heat and crowds as much as you’re planning to have fun.
A picnic table and elevated fire pit on a flat surface. Green trees and a triangular sandstone formation are visible in the background.
Zion National Park to reopen South Campground on May 29
Zion National Park will reopen South Campground on Friday, May 29, with reservations required and now available through Recreation.gov.
Zion National Park implements Stage 2 fire restrictions
Zion National Park implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. due to increasing fire danger and dry conditions across southwest Utah.
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Plan ahead for Memorial Day weekend at Zion National Park
Visitors should expect heavy traffic, limited parking, shuttle bus lines and long waits as the park enters its busy summer season. Advance planning can help make the trip safer and more enjoyable.
A triangular sandstone mountain overlooks green and yellow foliage. A cloudy blue sky is overhead.
Photo by NPS Photo / Shane Carte
The sun sets behind large red and white towers of sandstone.
Photo by NPS Photo / 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 winding road runs through a forest as distant red sandstone cliffs glow in the evening sun.
Photo by NPS Photo / Wil Marischen
Distinct sandstone layers are exposed to a blue sky. Plateaus of white sandstone stand tall.
Photo by NPS Photo / Caitlin Ceci