Zion National Park, Utah   Zion National Park has pretty nature scenery for you to love. Around Zion National Park you don’t get a lot of rainfall; March is when you get the most rain here, and June is the month with the least moisture. Shunes Creek is a perfect local stream, and you can stay the night at Grotto Campground. Moquitch Hill is delightful and can be seen from Zion National Park, and dry warm beds await you at Quality Inn At Zion Park. But wait, there's more to do right next door to Zion National Park. Have a great hiking adventure along the Sand Bench Trail;     Driftwood Lodge is a tremendous location to get some rest. Point Petty is not far from Zion National Park at all, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try North Fork Virgin River. Obert C Tanner Amphitheater is a fine spot to stretch your legs a bit, and swing by South Creek it's a brilliant location to take a look at. Why not camp at Zion Canyon Campground since you're here at Zion National Park, and Blacks Canyon is a nice spot to spend some time. Zion National Park is a pretty spot that is popular with people from all over. Yeah, come here to Zion National Park for a perfect time. There's so much to do here at Zion National Park that you need to camp here for a while, Zion's Mukuntuweep RV Park and Campground is a great spot for that; Virgin River - North Fork is a great whitewater spot nearby. From Zion National       Driftwood Lodge is a tremendous location to get some rest. Point Petty is not far from Zion National Park at all, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try North Fork Virgin River. Obert C Tanner Amphitheater is a fine spot to stretch your legs a bit, and swing by South Western Zion Park Inn. There is magnificent outdoors recreation at Zion National Park, so you can have a good time during your stay. Here at Zion National Park there are plenty of people from Virgin; a perfect nearby hotel is Quality Inn & Suites. High temperatures at Zion National Park throughout the summertime months are in the 90's, and the overnight is quite colder of course, commonly in the 60's. For the period of the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 50's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Zion National Park tend to be in the   20's. While you're here at Zion National Park you can take a hike along the Canyon Overlook Trail, and you could always discover Parunuweap Canyon. Hiking along the Petrified Forest Trail is great fun, and Watchman Campground is a good local campground. Zion National Park is a popular destination for people getting here from Virgin. Going to Zion National Park is a pleasant idea when you must spend some time in the outdoors. You can see The Watchman from Zion National Park, and on a great day you can take a hike along the Emerald Pools Trail. Some of the water close by flows, like East Fork Virgin River; Three Marys is something you shouldn't miss if you're here. Zion National Park is a nice place to visit for more than one day, South Campground is a nice place to camp nearby; if you need a site to stay Terrace Brook Lodge At Zion National Park is a delightful choice. Fun pastimes are abundant; there's always something for everyone. Protected within Zion National Park's 229 square miles (593.1 km) is a spectacular cliff-and-canyon landscape and wilderness full of the unexpected including the world's largest arch - Kolob Arch - with a span that measures 310 feet (94.5 m). Wildlife such as mule deer, golden eagles, and mountain lions, also inhabit the Park. Mukuntuweap National Monument proclaimed July 31, 1909; incorporated in Zion National Monument March 18, 1918; established as national park Nov. 19, 1919.     CONTACTS Email - ZION_park_information@nps.gov Fax- 435-772-3426 Write to Zion National Park SR 9 Springdale, UT 84767-1099 Phone Visitor Information - (435)772-3256 Headquarters - jobinfo 435-772-0154 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons During summer months, the visitor centers are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Spring, fall and winter hours are shortened. Some visitor centers are closed on some federal holidays. Call our 24 hour number for current updates at 435-772-3256. Getting There PLANE - The closest airport is in St. George, UT, 46 miles (74.1 km) from the park. CAR - The Visitor Center at the Kolob Canyons entrance is accessible from I-15, exit 40. I-15 passes west of the Park and connects with UT-9 and 17 to the Park. US-89 passes east and connects with UT-9 to the Park. The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance from the Park's South Entrance adjacent to Springdale. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Public transportation to the park is not available. Weather & Climate Be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions. Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and seasons. Day/night temperatures may differ by over 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring weather is very unpredictable. Stormy, wet days are common, but warm, sunny weather may occur too. Precipitation peaks in March and September. Spring wildflowers bloom from April through June, peaking in May. Summer days are hot (95-100 degrees F.), but overnight lows are usually comfortable (65-70 degrees F.) Afternoon thunderstorms are common from mid-July through mid-September. Storms may produce waterfalls as well as flash floods. Fall days are usually clear and mild; nights are often cool. Autumn color displays begin in September in the high country, and in Zion Canyon in early November. Winters in Zion Canyon are fairly mild. Winter storms bring rain or light snow to Zion Canyon, but heavier snow to the higher elevations. Clear days may become quite warm, reaching 60 degrees F.; nights are often in the 20s and 30s. Winter storms can last several days and cause roads to be icy, especially on the east side of Zion. Zion roads are plowed, except the Kolob Terrace Road, which is closed in winter. Be prepared for winter driving conditions from November through March. Accessibility Both visitor centers and Zion Lodge are fully accessible to those with special needs. Several campsites in the South Campground are reserved for people with disabilities and three trails are accessible. Many interpretive talks are accessible. The 1-mile (1.6 km) Riverside Walk, which begins at the north end of Zion Canyon Drive, is paved and accessible with assistance. The 2-mile accessible Pa'rus Trail was opened in 1995. Getting Around From April through October, the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is accessible by shuttle bus only. The rest of the park remains open to private vehicles. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee AUTOMOBILE $20 for 7 Days COMMERCIAL TOURS $35.00 to $190.00 for 7 Days Fee is based on vehicle capacity. ranges from a car to a full size bus PEDESTRIAN/BIKE $10 for 7 Days Per Person, not to exceed $20.00 per family ZION PARK PASS $40 for Annual Special Use Permits BACKCOUNTRY PERMIT $5 for One Time for Subway reservations call (435) 772-0170 1 Month ahead of your visit. Coming Soon! Internet Backcountry Reservations are coming Spring 2002! TUNNEL ESCORT $10 for 7 Days Required for all vehicles and trailers 7'10' wide and/or 11'4' tall. CAMPING Lava Point Campground First come, first serve only 6 sites primative about 1 hour from main canyon of park For More Information on this campground please call 435-772-3256 South Campground April 1 through October 31 First come first serve no hookups no showers $14.00 per/night ($7.00 w/G. Age - Access) For More Information on this campground please call 435-772-3256 Watchman Campground Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Open All Year Tent: $14.00 night ($7.00 w/G. Age - Access) Elec.: $16.00 night ($8.00 w/G. Age - Access) Group: $3.00 per/person, per/night no showers LODGING Zion Lodge For More Information on this lodging please call 303-297-2757 User input for Zion National Park, Utah: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines   Current weather conditions at Zion National Park, Utah Local climate location: LA VERKIN 11 miles away Find a Business in or near Zion National Park Business TypeOR Business Name   Coordinates: Latitude: 37.18 Longitude: -113 Utah Public Lands Complete list of all Public Lands in Utah Outdoors Recreation Near St. George, Utah Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of St. George, Utah, the metro area neareast to Zion National Park. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Books about about Zion National Park, Utah Books available from Amazon.com about Zion National Park. Utah Outdoors Index Campgrounds Near or in Zion National Park, Utah Paddling Rivers Near or in Zion National Park, Utah Other National Parks Near Zion National Park, Utah Trails Near or in Zion National Park, Utah Hotels Near or in Zion National Park, Utah Lakes Near or in Zion National Park, Utah Beaches Near or in Zion National Park, Utah Golf Courses Near or in Zion National Park, Utah Ski Areas Near or in Zion National Park, Utah     Best Western Zion Park Inn, Springdale .3 miles away Terrace Brook Lodge At Zion National Park, Springdale .5 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Springdale .6 miles away Driftwood Lodge, Springdale .6 miles away Quality Inn At Zion Park, Springdale .8 miles away Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens, Springdale 1.7 miles away Hurricane Inn Travelodge, Hurricane 20.3 miles away Rodeway Inn Hurricane, Hurricane 20.7 miles away Super 8 Motel - Hurricane/Ziob Nat'l Park Area, Ut, Hurricane 20.8 miles away Best Western Thunderbird Resort, Mount Carmel Junction 22.1 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.