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Zion National Park

National Park · Utah, 🇺🇸 United States
Area 599 km²
Time zone America/Denver
Official website www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
Zion National Park

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Zion National Park Unmissables

Zion National Park features massive Navajo Sandstone cliffs in shades of cream, pink, and red. This list highlights the park's central features, from the 1,488-foot tall Angels Landing to the hanging gardens of the Emerald Pools. It includes the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, which follows the Virgin River, and the remote Kolob Canyons in the northwest. These sites showcase the park's deep canyons, high plateaus, and unique geological formations like Checkerboard Mesa and the Great White Throne.

20 places
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Zion Peaks and Views

Zion National Park features some of the Colorado Plateau’s most dramatic topography, characterized by deep Navajo sandstone canyons and towering monoliths. This collection highlights significant geological landmarks, including the 2,400-foot Great White Throne and the cross-hatched Checkerboard Mesa. It covers essential viewpoints along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and the Scenic Drive, alongside famous high-altitude destinations like Observation Point and the narrow ridge of Angels Landing.

23 places

Zion Backcountry Permits

Zion National Park offers designated backcountry camping across diverse wilderness zones, including the high plateaus of the West Rim, the deep canyons of La Verkin Creek, and the sandy floors of Hop Valley. These 40 sites require a wilderness permit for overnight stays. While some locations offer proximity to seasonal springs or year-round creeks, many are designated as dry camps requiring hikers to carry all water. Sites are strictly limited to small groups to preserve the park's fragile desert ecosystem.

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Zion's Trails and Nature Wonders

Zion National Park features diverse geological formations including Navajo sandstone cliffs and hanging gardens. This collection highlights the park's hydrological features, from the seeping springs of Weeping Rock and Big Springs to the tiered cascades of Archangel Falls in the Subway section. The Canyon Overlook Trail provides a vantage point over the 1.1-mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel and Pine Creek Canyon. These sites illustrate the park's erosion-driven landscape, showcasing the intersection of desert springs and narrow canyon architecture.

6 places

Zion National Park — Map

Zion National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -13°–13°
  • -5° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -12°–16°
  • -4° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 6°) · extremes -8°–20°
  • -1° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 11°) · extremes -4°–24°
  • 1° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 22° (feels like 17°) · extremes 0°–29°
  • 6° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 29° (feels like 24°) · extremes 5°–34°
  • 12° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 31° (feels like 29°) · extremes 12°–37°
  • 16° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 11°–35°
  • 15° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 26° (feels like 23°) · extremes 4°–32°
  • 11° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 19° (feels like 14°) · extremes -3°–26°
  • 4° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes -7°–20°
  • -1° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -12°–14°
  • -5° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
Drive
Angels Landing
Walk
Temple of Sinawava

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