Zion National Park


Follow the paths where native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in 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.

Zion National Park's main, south entrance and administrative offices are located near Springdale, Utah You may drive yourself on all open park roads except the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. During most of the year, the Scenic Drive is accessed by shuttle bus only. Shuttles are free to ride. Board one in Springdale or at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.

  • Arts and Culture
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
  • Canyoneering
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

  • Architecture and Building
  • Archeology
  • Arts
  • Industry
  • Logging and Timber Cutting
  • Laborer and Worker
  • Native American Heritage
  • Transportation
  • Tunnels
  • Tragic Events
  • Floods
  • Westward Expansion
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Cats (wild)
  • Fish
  • Tortoises and Turtles
  • Canyons and Canyonlands
  • Fire
  • Fossils and Paleontology
  • Geology
  • Night Sky
  • River and Riparian
  • Rock Landscapes and Features
  • Arches
  • Trails
  • Water Trails
  • Unique Species
  • Wilderness

Temples and Towers of the Virgin

A towering sandstone rock formation.

The Temples and Towers can be seen from the back patio of the Human History Museum.

Zion Canyon Visitor Center

Zion Canyon Visitor Center with a sandstone peak in the background

The Zion Canyon Visitor Center sits near the sandstone peak known as the Watchman

Mountain of the Sun

A white and pink sandstone peak, lit up in the sunlight.

The Mountain of the Sun in Zion Canyon.

The Zion Narrows

A narrow canyon with a gentle river flowing in the bottom

The Zion Narrows is a challenging wilderness experience.

Kolob Arch

A large red sandstone arch high up on a cliff.

Deep in Zion's Wilderness sits Kolob Arch, one of the largest free-standing arches in the world.