Is Zion National Park open right now?
National Park · UT
Partially closed
Zion National Park is partially closed.
Why this statusWatchman Trail closed
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
A single deep sandstone canyon explored from the bottom up. Private cars are barred from the scenic drive most of the year (shuttle only), and the cliff-edge Angels Landing route now requires a permit won by lottery.
- Type
- National Park
- State
- UT
- Established
- 1919
- Size
- 230 sq mi
- 2025 visits
- 5.0M (#2 most-visited)
Government shutdown
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
About Zion National Park
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.
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Visitor info
AddressZion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, UT 84767
Hours| Mon | All Day |
| Tue | All Day |
| Wed | All Day |
| Thu | All Day |
| Fri | All Day |
| Sat | All Day |
| Sun | All Day |
Zion National Park Getting thereZion National Park's South Entrance and administrative offices are located near Springdale, Utah. This area, called Zion Canyon, is where most campsites and popular hikes are located. Zion Canyon can also be accessed through the park's East Entrance, which is west of Mt. Carmel Junction, Utah. Once inside the park,…
How we read this status
We derive Zion National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Watchman Trail closed Full method: how we check park status.