Zion
Carved by the Virgin River, Zion National Park is a dramatic landscape of towering sandstone cliffs, narrow canyons, and lush desert oases.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Zion, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
Lodging
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Glamping & Unique Stays
Under Canvas ZionUnder Canvas Zion offers a unique glamping experience amidst the stunning red rock landscapes just outside Zion National Park.
Hotels
Cable Mountain LodgeCable Mountain Lodge offers a comfortable and convenient base for exploring Zion National Park, nestled beside the Virgin River in Springdale.
Hotels
Cliffrose SpringdaleCliffrose Springdale offers a serene riverside escape just moments from Zion National Park's entrance.
Auto Tour
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Hiking
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Point of interest
Sand Beach TrailNamed after the beach-like appearance of the reddish soil on top of the plateau.
Camping
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Point of Interest
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Scenic View
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Point of interest
Zion Human History MuseumExhibits on how man has influenced Zion -- and vice-versa.
Point of interest
Canyon JunctionThe Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and the Zion Mount Carmel Highway split here.
Picnicking
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Ranger Station
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Point of interest
Zion Human History MuseumExhibits on how man has influenced Zion -- and vice-versa.
Restrooms
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Point of interest
Zion Human History MuseumExhibits on how man has influenced Zion -- and vice-versa.
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Parking
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Parking OverviewParking is limited in the park and lots are generally full between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Safety
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Accessibility
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Point of interest
Zion Human History MuseumExhibits on how man has influenced Zion -- and vice-versa.
Support
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Point of interest
Zion Natural History AssociationCreated to support education, research, and publications for the benefit of Zion and other parks.
Point of interest
Zion Canyon Field InstituteEducates and inspires visitors about the greater Zion National Park ecosystem and environment.
Nearby Parks Around Zion
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Zion
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Zion National Park
Entering Zion Canyon is a journey into the distant past, surrounding visitors with multicolored formations of 240-million-year-old rock as they plunge 2,000 feet down to a claustrophobic riverbed just 20 feet wide in places.
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Visitor Center Picnic Area
Situated near the banks of the Virgin River.
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Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Situated near the banks of the Virgin River.
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Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Situated near the banks of the Virgin River.
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Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Shuttles are Out of Service
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Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Shuttles are Out of Service
