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Southwestern Utah is home to Zion National Park, famous for its towering cliffs, tiny slot canyons, and breathtaking red rock formations. The Virgin River carved out one of the park's most recognizable features, Zion Canyon. Angels Landing, The Narrows, and Emerald Pools are three of the most visited outdoor attractions in the park. If you want to avoid the heat and congestion, spring and autumn are the best times to plan a trip. You can also go skiing across snow-capped landscapes in winter. Exploring the park in an RV gives you the freedom to visit iconic sites at your own pace and camp under the stars with the comforts of home. Take advantage of RV rentals near Zion National Park in nearby areas like Springdale and St. George. Using this RV guide to Zion National Park can make planning your trip easier. Zion National Park has a lot of small roads and sharp curves, which can limit larger RV travel. Many of the narrower spaces in the park have limits of 19 to 21 feet. The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, for example, is not accessible to recreational vehicles without an escort. Still, there are plenty of sights in Zion National Park that accommodate RVs of varying sizes. Travelers in recreational vehicles often enter the park by the South Entrance or East Entrance because of the convenient access to the beautiful sights. You can access up-to-the-minute information on road closures and restrictions by visiting Zion’s official website or calling the Zion Canyon Visitor Center at (435) 772-3256. The center is open daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Start your trip from nearby Utah cities like St. George, Cedar City, Moab, or Springdale, all of which offer RV rentals near Zion National Park. If you want to start from a major metropolitan area, the closest one is Las Vegas, NV, about 160 miles away.
- Spring 39-86 F
- Summer 63-100 F
- Fall 37-91 F
- Winter 30-59 F
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Zion National Park Hiking Trails
RV access to Zion National Park's hiking paths opens up a world of possibilities for nature lovers. Some of the more popular spots, like the Canyon Overlook Trail, feature rocky surfaces, narrow passages, and challenging hiking terrain. However, they may have limited RV parking during high tourist season. The Riverside Walk is an RVer's dream — a beautiful, level walk leading to the Narrows, where hikers can wade through gorgeous slot canyons. You can park your RV at one of the park's designated parking areas and use the shuttle system to access several trailheads throughout the park.
Zion National Park Hiking Trails
Things to do Outside Zion National Park
There are plenty of things to do outside of Zion National Park when traveling by RV. Restaurants like King's Landing Bistro are excellent options for RVers looking for a nice meal while exploring the park. Zion Canyon Offerings is a great place to shop for souvenirs and gifts and to get a feel for the local culture.
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RV Resorts & Campsites near Zion National Park
Zion National Park has three campgrounds: Watchman, South, and Lava Point, with each accommodating RVs of varying sizes. Other RV campgrounds near Zion National Park can be found at nearby parks and forests, including Ashley National Forest and Fishlake National Forest. Sullivan Canyon Trail, Honeymoon Trail and the Chicken Corners Trailhead are just a few of the many Bureau of Land Management locations across the state that where you can camp with your RV.
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How to get to Zion National Park
Driving to Zion National Park is easily accessible from Salt Lake City International Airport and the surrounding towns via I-15 South. From the airport, take the signs for St. George and exit 27 to arrive at the park's East Entrance. To get to Zion National Park from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, NV, you'll need to drive north on I-15 and get off at the UT-9 East exit. Zion’s south entrance in Springdale, UT gives you access to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and the Shuttle. Hop on and off for hiking at The Grotto (West Rim Trail) and the Temple of Sinawava (Virgin River Narrows and the Riverside Walk). The East entrance along Zion-Mt Carmel Road requires an escort for oversized vehicles. Two other entrances are Kolob Canyons on the west side of the park and Kolob Terrace Road north of Virgin, UT. Both are far from Zion’s main attractions. Tourists should brace themselves for heavy traffic and a lack of RV parking in Zion National Park during busy seasons, particularly at certain trailheads and the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. Making an early morning arrival or using the park's shuttle system will help alleviate these obstacles and make RVing to Zion National Park more enjoyable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall is the best time of year to visit Zion National Park. The park may still be crowded in fall - winter sees the fewest crowds. However, weather for hiking is cooler than in the sweltering summer months and spring runoff can make hiking in the canyon a challenge.
Zion National Park is 229.1 square miles, or 146,597 acres. The park is comprised of beautiful red rock landscape that changes with the shadows and play of light throughout the day.
The climate of Zion National Park is hot and usually clear in summer and very cold and sometimes cloudy in winter. Temperatures in the park can go from 28°F in winter to 98°F in summer. The park is also very dry and arid, in spite of the river running through the canyon.
Yes, there are designated camping spots in Zion National Park. Zion has three campgrounds - Watchman Campground, the Lava Point Campground, and South Campground. Watchman is open all year, but the other two are closed in winter.
Top things to do at Zion National Park include hiking The Narrows, visiting Angels Landing, and spending a day at Kolob Canyons. Zion offers many opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities.
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