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Admits one, non-commercial motorcycle to Zion National Park. Valid for 1-7 days.
$20 per person. Non-commercial vehicles with a capacity of 16 or greater. Fees will not exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Youth 15 and under are free. Individuals or families with any valid Annual or Lifetime pass may use their pass for entry at the per person rate. Pass and photo ID must be present upon entry.
Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Valid for 1-7 days.
Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants to Zion National Park. Valid for 1-7 days.
Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Valid for 1-7 days.
The Zion Annual Pass is valid only at Zion and may be purchased in person. This pass is valid for 12 months from purchase month. This pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. You can buy this entrance pass at all entrance stations.
Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.
No entrance pass required on these days:
Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day
The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.
All visitor centers and the Human History Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films include closed captioning.
Loaner wheelchairs, assistive listening devices, audio descriptions, tactile exhibits, and Braille and text materials are available.
Many ranger-led programs are wheelchair accessible and assistive listening devices and ASL interpreters are available by reservation. Please call 435-772-3256 or email zion_park_information@nps.gov in advance to make a reservation for equipment or interpretation services.
Additional information about accessibility at Zion National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.
All shuttle buses in the park are wheelchair accessible and can fit chairs under 45 inches long and 25 inches wide.
For driving personal vehicles in the gorge, there is a special parking permit available at the information desks of the museum.
All visitor centers and the Human History Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films include closed captioning.
The Zion Lodge has 4 wheelchair accessible rooms and loaner wheelchairs available. It also has a wheelchair accessible snack bar, auditorium, gift shop, restrooms, and dining room.
The Grotto Picnic Area is wheelchair accessible with packed, level paths and surfaces and accessible restrooms.
The Watchman Campground has 7 individual camping sites, 2 group sites, and restrooms that are all wheelchair accessible. The South Campground has packed level surfaces, but no designated accessible campsites and no accessible restrooms.
The amphitheater at the South Campground has wheelchair accessible seating in the top row and access to the beach near campsite B56.
Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.
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Trail reviews for Zion National Park
Backpacking cable mountain. Zion national Park
Great views! Started at Shuttle stop 5 Zion Lodge. Side trails to lower, middle and upper Emerald pools. Didnt back track so hopped on Shuttle stop 6 Grotto
It's tough to imagine a hike with a better view to difficulty ratio. The hardest part is finding a parking space and that's actually not a big deal. There's no excuse to not add this one to a Zion itinerary.
This is a spectacular hike that you should combine with Angel's landing if possible. Of course, Angel's Landing requires a permit and this one doesn't. This one also takes you considerably higher than Angels Landing. The never-ending switchbacks are a challenge but the views are worth it. As with all hikes in Zion, the earlier you start this one the better. That said, so few people go past Scouts Lookout that you'll have a significant chunk of the trail to yourself no matter what time you're out there.
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Points of interest
- Angels Landing
- Lower Pine Creek Waterfall
- Observation Point
- Watchman Overlook
- Upper Emerald Pool
- The Subway
- View on the Patriarchs
- Lower Emerald Pool
- Middle Emerald Pool
- Larson Cabin
- Mystery Springs
- Kolob Arch Viewpoint
- Campsite 2 - Slickrock Camp
- Watchman Campground
- Jolley Gulch
- Big Springs
- Virgin River
- Campsite 4 - Spring Camp
- Campsite 3 - Sandy Camp
- Campsite 5 - Lava Rock Camp