SPRINGDALE, Utah – Fall has arrived at Zion National Park!  Every year, the National Park Service (NPS) adjusts shuttle schedules and campground availability to reflect the seasons. Here is what you need to know to plan your visit this fall or winter:

Personal vehicle access in Zion Canyon starts November 27, 2023

The last day of fall shuttle service in Zion Canyon and Springdale is November 26.
Plan for limited parking. When parking in Zion Canyon is full, the NPS may temporarily close the road.
 
Shuttle service resumes December 22,?2023 – December 31, 2023

During these 10 days, visitors cannot drive personal vehicles on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
 
Winter personal vehicle access in Zion Canyon starts January 1, 2024?

The last day of winter shuttle service in Zion Canyon and Springdale is December 31, 2023.
Visitors can drive personal vehicles on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive starting on January 1, 2024.  
Plan for limited parking. When parking in Zion Canyon is full, the NPS may temporarily close the road.
 
Shuttle service resumes in Spring 2024

The NPS will resume shuttle service in spring. We will share specific dates in 2024.

Fall and winter camping

Watchman Campground

Camping is open year-round, and you can make a reservation up to six months before your visit at www.recreation.gov or by calling l-877-444-6777. Plan ahead and make arrangements for where you will stay before you get to the park.  
 
Lava Point Campground

The last camping is fall (when it snows). The campground will reopen when snow melts in 2024.
 
South Campground

The last camping is Sunday, October 29.  The South Campground is scheduled to be closed for rehabilitation in 2024. Watch for more information this winter.
 

Visitor Center and Wilderness Permit Desk hours

Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyons Visitor Centers
Open 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. every day from September 18 through winter 2024.
 

Zion Human History Museum
Open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. every day from September 18 through November 26.
 

Wilderness Permit Desks

Zion Canyon
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day through November 26.

Kolob Canyons
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
 
Need to know

No matter when you visit Zion, plan ahead by checking for updates at nps.gov/zion. Whether you ride a shuttle or drive your own car in Zion Canyon, be prepared for crowds.  

Pack your pass. Bring your annual park pass or receipt in your pocket, and don’t forget it at a hotel or in your car. Rangers at park entrances will request to see it.

Parking fills up early year-round.

Watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists if you are driving.

Stay on trails and avoid walking in the road.

Ride your bike on the road or the Pa’Rus Trail. Bicycling is not allowed on any other trails in the park. If you are riding in the road, you must stop to let buses pass you.

Be aware of road closures. The NPS may temporarily close roads if traffic is congested or there is nowhere for drivers to park.

In general, fewer people visit Zion on weekdays than weekends. Consider arriving early or after 3 p.m. to avoid the busiest times of day.

Follow Leave No Trace practices everywhere in the park and be sure to pack out all your trash.