A triangular sandstone mountain overlooks green and yellow foliage. A cloudy blue sky is overhead.
The Watchman greets visitors to Zion Canyon as it towers over the visitor center and South Entrance. NPS Photo / Shane Carte

Zion National Park

National Park · Utah · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone
435-772-3256
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Archeology · Arts · Industry · Logging and Timber Cutting · Laborer and Worker · Native American Heritage · Transportation · Tunnels · Tragic Events · Floods · Westward Expansion · Animals · Birds · Cats (wild) · Fish · Tortoises and Turtles · Canyons and Canyonlands · Fire · Fossils and Paleontology · Geology · Night Sky · River and Riparian · Rock Landscapes and Features · Arches · Trails · Water Trails · Unique Species · Wilderness

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Astronomy · Stargazing · Road Biking · Car or Front Country Camping · Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) · Canyoneering · Climbing · Rock Climbing · Guided Tours · Front-Country Hiking · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • The sun sets behind large red and white towers of sandstone.
    NPS Photo / Jesse Nelson
  • A sandstone and glass building surrounded by tall trees with a mountain behind it.
    NPS
  • Tall, red, sandstone walls enclose a narrow river.
    NPS
  • A winding road runs through a forest as distant red sandstone cliffs glow in the evening sun.
    NPS Photo / Wil Marischen
  • Distinct sandstone layers are exposed to a blue sky. Plateaus of white sandstone stand tall.
    NPS Photo / Caitlin Ceci

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12