Is Zion National Park open year-round?

The National Park Service says: "Zion National Park is open every day of the year." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.

How do I check closures at Zion?

This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Zion is the authority for road status and closures.

Alerts & closures

Is Zion open right now?

Last verified October 1, 2026Alerts refresh hourly

The NPS says: “Zion National Park is open every day of the year.”

From the NPS

Current alerts

2 closures2 caution3 information

Park Closure
Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway closed from Canyon Junction to East Entrance
The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is partially closed. There will be no through traffic until further notice. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive remains open to shuttles and lodge guests.
Park Closure
Watchman Trail closed
The Watchman Trail is closed pending repairs.
Caution
Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway
Vehicles that exceed length, width, height, or weight limits cannot travel between Canyon Junction and the park's East Entrance. See the current limits on the page linked below.
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Caution
Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools
Do not submerge your head in or drink instream water in Zion National Park.
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Information
Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program
All hikers need a permit to hike Angels Landing. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one using the link below.
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Information
Fire restrictions are in effect
Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park.
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Information
Please park legally and responsibly
Zion has limited parking. Once parking spaces in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale. Please park only in designated spaces. Vehicles parked outside of designated spaces are subject to citation and towing.
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Checked Oct 1, 2026, 3:39 PM ET from the NPS alerts feed. Closures can be partial (one road or trail), so read each alert.

Opening hours (NPS)

Zion National Park
monday All Day
tuesday All Day
wednesday All Day
thursday All Day
friday All Day
saturday All Day
sunday All Day

monday	All Day
tuesday	All Day
wednesday	All Day
thursday	All Day
friday	All Day
saturday	All Day
sunday	All Day

Before you go

Entrance: $35 / vehicle · $100 nonresident fee (16+)

Zion guide: crowds, fees & more →Reservations in 2026 →

FAQ

Zion: open or closed?

Is Zion National Park open year-round?: The National Park Service says: "Zion National Park is open every day of the year." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.
How do I check closures at Zion?: This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Zion is the authority for road status and closures.

Sources · 3

1.Zion National Park — current conditions · National Park Service
2.NPS Data API — alerts · National Park Service
3.NPS Visitor Use Statistics — monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (IRMA stats REST service) · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — Visitor Use Statistics Program

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