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Zion National Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle, 7 days
- $35[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- May[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 4,984,525[3]
- Campgrounds
- 3[4]
Zion National Park is a national park in Utah run by the U.S. National Park Service[5]. NPS lists an entrance fee of $35 for a private vehicle[1], and NPS lists it as open all year, with no closing days[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $35 |
| Motorcycle[7] | $30 |
| Snowmobile[8] | $20 |
| Per Person[9] | $20 |
| Non-commercial Groups[10] | $20 |
| Nonresident[11] | $100 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[12] | $70 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[13].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[14] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[14] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[14] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[14] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[14] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[14] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[14] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[14] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[14] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS says Zion is open all year, every day[6]. In 2025 the busiest month was May with 589,279 recreation visits[2], and the quietest was January with 149,768[2]. Summer heat in the park can pass 100°F (38°C)[15]. From mid-July into September, monsoon storms raise the chance of flash floods[15]. NPS describes winters as generally mild[15], so plan for a broad mix of conditions in any season.
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 149,768 |
| February | 162,438 |
| March | 425,780 |
| April | 538,541 |
| May | 589,279 |
| June | 585,040 |
| July | 529,798 |
| August | 476,657 |
| September | 475,492 |
| October | 504,122 |
| November | 310,439 |
| December | 237,171 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list 3 campgrounds in Zion[4]. Watchman Campground is the largest with 190 sites, followed by South Campground with 128 sites and Lava Point Campground with 6 sites[4]. Nightly fees for an individual site listed by NPS run from $25 to $45[4].
- Watchman Campground, 190 sites[4]
- South Campground, 128 sites
- Lava Point Campground, 6 sites
Pets and dogs
Under the national rule, pets must be on a leash of six feet or less, or kept in a crate or cage, wherever they are allowed[16]. They cannot go into public buildings or onto public transportation, and service animals are an exception[16]. Among the things to do NPS lists for Zion, pets are allowed on 3, including the Pa'rus Trail[17].
Before you go
- A Zion Annual Pass costs $70 and works only at this park[12].
- The America the Beautiful pass is accepted for entrance[13]. NPS lists the resident annual version at $80[14].
- Non-US residents aged 16 and older pay an extra $100 fee on top of standard entry unless they hold an annual or America the Beautiful pass[11].
- Youth 15 and under enter free on the per person fee[9].
- Fees and rules change, so check the official NPS page for Zion before your trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee for Zion National Park?
- NPS lists $35 for a private vehicle[1], $30 for a motorcycle[7] and $20 per person for those arriving on foot or by bike[9]. Confirm current fees on the NPS site before you go.
- When is the best time to visit Zion?
- NPS lists Zion as open all year, every day[6]. In 2025 May had the most recreation visits[2] and January had the fewest[2]. Summer can top 100°F (38°C) and flash flood risk rises from mid-July into September[15].
- Are dogs allowed in Zion National Park?
- Where pets are allowed, they must be leashed (six feet or shorter) or crated[16]. NPS lists 3 activities in Zion where pets are allowed, among them the Pa'rus Trail[17].
- Can I camp in Zion National Park?
- Yes. NPS and Recreation.gov list 3 campgrounds: Watchman, South and Lava Point[4]. Individual sites cost $25 to $45 per night according to NPS[4].
- Does Zion accept the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, the interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted for entrance[13].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $35. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 5,039,835, 2022: 4,692,417, 2023: 4,623,238, 2024: 4,946,592, 2025: 4,984,525. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Zion National Park (list on this page). National Park Service
- Zion National Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Park) in Utah. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Zion National Park: Zion National Park is open every day of the year. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $30. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Snowmobile: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Non-commercial Groups: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Nonresident: $100. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $70. National Park Service
- Zion National Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Zion National Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 20 things to do at Zion National Park: La Verkin Creek Trail to Kolob Arch, Upper Emerald Pools Trail, Sand Bench, Lower Emerald Pool Trail, Middle Emerald Pools Trail, Angels Landing, West Rim to Scout Lookout, Kayenta Trail, Weeping Rock,... National Park Service