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 large yellow construction vehicle pushes rocks and debris off a roadway.
Zion National Park Opens Visitor Access on the Zion Mt. Carmel Highway
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.
A park ranger pushes an all terrain wheelchair in a desert landscape.
New All-Terrain Wheelchairs Improve Visitor Access in Five Utah National Parks
Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches now offer specialized wheelchairs giving visitors with accessibility needs more options to explore.
Two vehicles drive out of a large stone tunnel, which is surrounded by natural stone features.
Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel Nighttime Closures Announced
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.
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.
A long line of people in a courtyard
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 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