Zion National Park Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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Towers of Virgin and West Temple in Zion National Park, Utah
Towers of Virgin and West Temple in Zion National Park, Utah (Bob Stefko/Photodisc/Getty)
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  • The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, also known as Zion Park Scenic Byway, is the stretch of road (UT 9) between Mount Carmel and the south entrance of Zion National Park. At the Canyon Overlook parking area there is trail access for a short one-mile jaunt to stretch your legs. Continue on the road and you'll pass through the narrow Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel and then close to the 400-foot Great Arch. Further on UT 9 you will reach the visitor center and the south entrance.
  • Tour operator Canyon Trail Rides is the only guided horseback riding option in Zion National Park. You can choose from the one hour Virgin River Ride or the half-day Sand Bench Trail Ride. Both rides will take you past the Court of the Patriarchs. There is a 220-pound weight limit for riders.
  • The Watchman Campground is open between mid-March and October. Reservations are available. There are sites near the river and some are equipped with electricity. Group campsites are available for up to 40 people. The campground's location above the North Fork Virgin River provides great views of the park.

Zion National Park

With the competition Zion faces from its neighboring national parks in the American Southwest—Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Canyonlands—just standing out in this esteemed crowd would seem to require some noteworthy scenery. Zion delivers it in spades. Read More

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Zion Lodge

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
Springdale, UT 84767

Distance: 8.5 mi.
(from destination center)

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Zion Mountain Ranch

9065 W. Rte. 9
Mount Carmel , UT 84755 Map

Distance: 21.5 mi.
(from destination center)

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Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

North Fork County Rd.
Mount Carmel , UT 84755

Distance: 21.5 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Riverside Walk

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Zion Canyon
Zion National Park
Springdale, Utah 84767

Distance: 5.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This easy paved trail along the North Fork of the Virgin River in Zion Canyon may be the most... Read More
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Kolob Arch

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Kolob Canyons
Zion National Park
Springdale, Utah 84767

Distance: 9.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The sight of what may be the world's largest free-standing natural arch rewards hikers who venture... Read More
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Emerald Pools Trail

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US-9 to Zion National Park
Springdale, Utah

Distance: 5.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hike the Emerald Pools Trail on a hot summer's day and you will be rewarded—waterfalls, pools, and striking monoliths break up the path.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Zion National Park

Distance (mi.)
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport 144.5 map
Salt Lake City International Airport 247.8 map
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 273.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Zion National Park

Distance (mi.)
Saint George Municipal Airport 33.8 map
Grand Canyon National Park Airport 105.9 map
Grand Canyon Pulliam Field 168.2 map

Flight Deals to Zion National Park

Originating From
Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS) $124
San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS) $124
San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS) $126
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Las Vegas (LAS) $142
San Jose (SJC) to Las Vegas (LAS) $146

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

  • Grand Canyon-Bryce-Zion Hiker
    The World Outdoors
    from $2298, 6 days
    Showcasing the mystical and stunning landscape of Bryce, Zion and the Grand Canyon. Delve into a world of awesome natural amphitheaters, soaring rock...
  • Bryce Zion: Red-Rock Wonders
    Austin Lehman Adventures
    from $1998, 6 days
    They call it "The Grand Circle", and for good reason. From Arches to Canyonlands, Capitol Reef to Bryce Canyon and Zion, nowhere else in the world will you find as concentrated a collection of national parks than in Utah. ......
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    Discovery Adventures
    from $2599, 12 days
    Get out and explore the great American outdoors. Take a guided tour and soak up the history and scenic beauty of the great national parks and Navajo...
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    Intrepid Travel
    from $2316, 21 days
    Fulfil your own the American dream in this round-trip from San Francisco. From the deserts of the Navajo to the film studios of LA, anything can...
  • The Westerner
    Intrepid Travel
    from $1747, 14 days
    Designed to rouse the adventurous spirit, this is a western-bound tour of contrasting landscapes all the way from California through Arizona and...
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