Zion National Park
From Recreation.gov
South Campground is not anticipated to open for the 2025 camping season. The campground is undergoing a complete rehabilitation which includes improvements to all campsites and critical infrastructure. Please stay tuned for project updates on our park's [South Campground][1] or [Current Conditions][2] (scroll to the Campgrounds section) web pages. [1]: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/south-campground.htm [2]: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Kayenta Trail Closed
Kayenta trail will be closed through September for scheduled trail maintenance. Access to the Emerald Pools trails is available from the Zion Lodge shuttle stop.
Fire Restrictions Are In Effect Throughout Zion National Park
Fire Restrictions are in effect throughout Zion National Park.
West Rim Roadwork
The West Rim Road from Lava Point Campground to the West Rim Trailhead will be closed May 12th to May 28th for road work. Visitors may park at Lava Point Campground to access West Rim trailhead. The campground itself is still closed for the season.
Please park legally and responsibly in Zion National Park and the Town of Springdale
Zion has limited parking space. Park only in designated stalls. Vehicles parked outside of designated stalls are subject to citation and may be towed. Once all designated parking stalls in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale.
Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program
Everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one. This requirement does not affect entering the park or riding the park shuttle (when it is running).
Toxic Cyanobacteria in the Virgin River and the streams of Zion National Park
Do not submerge your head in or filter drinking water from still or moving water.
From Recreation.gov
**Visitor Comfort Station #4 closed for seasonal maintenance**. Comfort station #4 (located between loops B & E) is closed for seasonal maintenance.
Overview
Zion National Park is open year-round and remains one of Utah's most spectacular destinations. The park recently reopened the Weeping Rock Trail in September 2025 after a nearly two-year closure from a November 2023 rockfall, with repaired stairs, railings, and trail tread. However, Hidden Canyon and the East Rim Trail to Observation Point from the canyon floor remain closed due to ongoing rockfall concerns. Observation Point is still accessible via the East Mesa Trail from outside the canyon. The park operates on a seasonal shuttle system: fall shuttle service ended December 1, 2024, with private vehicles allowed in Zion Canyon from December 2-19. Holiday shuttle service ran December 20-29, 2024, and now private vehicles can access Zion Canyon Scenic Drive (expect limited parking and possible road closures when full). Spring shuttle service will resume in 2025 (dates TBD, typically March). Angels Landing remains open but requires a permit through a lottery system. Watchman Campground is open year-round with reservations via Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance; South and Lava Point Campgrounds are closed for winter. Visitor centers are open daily 8am-5pm. Winter temperatures drop to freezing at night, with Virgin River water temperatures consistently below 50°F for Narrows hiking. The park remains geologically active with ongoing rockfall hazards—always check current conditions before visiting.
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