Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Today: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Fall, Winter, and Spring Hours
Live park status
Zion Conditions Today
What to check before driving to Zion
Source: National Park Service Data API · Checked October 10, 2026 at 8:41 AM MDT
Alerts, programs, and news are shown in English exactly as published by the National Park Service.
Active alerts & closures
Trail closure Watchman Trail closed
The Watchman Trail is closed pending repairs.
Caution Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway
Vehicles that exceed length, width, height, or weight limits cannot travel between Canyon Junction and the park's East Entrance. See the current limits on the page linked below.
Caution Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools
Do not submerge your head in or drink instream water in Zion National Park.
Information Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program
All hikers need a permit to hike Angels Landing. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one using the link below.
Information Please park legally and responsibly
Zion has limited parking. Once parking spaces in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale. Please park only in designated spaces. Vehicles parked outside of designated spaces are subject to citation and towing.
Visitor centers today
Zion Nature Center
Today: Closed
Closed in Winter
Human History Museum
Today: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fall Hours
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
Today: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle $35.00
Entrance - Motorcycle $30.00
Entrance - Snowmobile $20.00
Entrance - Per Person $20.00
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups $20.00
Commercial Entrance - Van $70.00
America the Beautiful interagency passes are accepted.
Upcoming ranger programs
- Oct 10
Museum Patio Program
- Oct 10
Watchman Evening Program
- Oct 10
Watchman Trail Hike
- Oct 10
Zion Canyon Visitor Center Program
Latest from the park
- Zion National Park Opens Visitor Access on the Zion Mt. Carmel Highway 2026-10-09
Zion National Park will reopen visitor access on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. A portion of the highway was closed Sept. 30, 2026, after a large rock formation collapsed, damaging the roadway and blocking travel.
- Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel Nighttime Closures Announced 2026-09-15
The Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel will experience temporary nighttime closures for a Utah Department of Transportation construction project. Closures will take place in late September of 2026.
- Visiting Zion National Park During Monsoon Season 2026-07-29
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.
What to check before driving to Zion
Road closures and parking updates
Check the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway before entering from the east. Rockfall, weather and roadwork can interrupt the through-route. Read the date and time on UDOT's road and parking posts; they are updates, not a live count of available spaces. If parking inside the park is full, check NPS guidance for Springdale parking and the shuttle.
Snow, ice and the forecast
Snow on Cedar Mountain does not tell you what is happening in Zion Canyon. Check Highway 14 for the mountain drive, then the park forecast and conditions for the part of Zion you will visit. This page does not measure snow depth or show live trail surfaces.
The Narrows and other trails
Read the current trail notices before choosing a hike. For the Narrows, check river flow, flood potential and water advisories. A park entrance being open does not establish that a river hike is suitable that day.
Zion's official webcam
The NPS webcam shows the Temples and Towers of the Virgin from park headquarters. It is a scenic view, not an entrance-queue, parking-lot or Canyon Junction Bridge camera. Check road and parking updates separately.
Visitor-center and wilderness-desk hours
Check the specific facility you need before going. NPS lists separate hours for the Zion Canyon information desk, park store and wilderness desk, as well as the Kolob Canyons facilities. Visitor-center opening hours do not establish wilderness-desk availability.
Checked October 10, 2026 at 8:41 AM MDT
Where this data comes from
The live sections use the National Park Service API. Alerts can be cached, and the displayed retrieval time is not the time each condition changed. Missing or empty data does not confirm access. Follow the official NPS and UDOT links for updates before departure.
Planning questions
Is Zion National Park open today?
Zion normally allows access 24 hours a day, year-round, but temporary road, trail or area closures can affect your visit. Read the current NPS notices and UDOT road updates. An empty alert feed is not an all-clear for your route.
Can I drive the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive?
During shuttle service, most private vehicles cannot use Zion Canyon Scenic Drive beyond Canyon Junction. Drive to the visitor center and take the park shuttle, or follow the park's guidance for walking and cycling. The east–west Zion–Mount Carmel Highway is a separate road with its own restrictions and closures.
Does entering from the east avoid the shuttle?
Only if your visit stays on the east side, such as Checkerboard Mesa or Canyon Overlook. To reach Zion Canyon trailheads during shuttle season, continue toward the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and plan for parking and the shuttle. If its lot is full, check the Springdale parking and shuttle options.
Is there snow in Zion right now?
This alert feed cannot establish current snow cover. Check the park's weather and conditions pages for your destination. High elevations and shaded trails can have different conditions from the canyon floor, and Highway 14 near Duck Creek needs a separate road check.
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