Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
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ELKW
United States11,824 contributions
June 2019
We went there to see if we can join the "ride with a ranger" program, There is a “ride with a ranger” program every day at 9am in the summer time, but people can only book it in person, 3 days prior to the program date, otherwise you may wait in the waiting list, but still lots of people in wait list, so we have no chance. But we just stay here for 2 days, so difficult for us to book the tour in person 3 days ago. Anyway, we can still tour the point by ourselves. In the visitor center, you can also ask for ranger book, ask for information of the park, e.g. if you need to hike the Narrows, you have to ask ranger about the condition before hike, see if there is a risk of flash flood, and how high is the water level, e.g. the day when we went there, the water level is high, so prohibited people from hiking the Narrows. There are some picnic spot nearby, we had lunch on the picnic table, and saw a deer very closed to us.
Written 20 April 2020
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Baltazar G
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Easy travel by car . SpringHill Suites in Springdale was clean and service was exceptional. August heat was a factor and we stayed indoors after 2pm . We would hit the Zion trails by 7 am and accomplish as many trails as we could
Written 30 August 2023
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John R
Washington DC, DC26 contributions
Sept 2020
The visitor center has maps, a tourist shops, displays to learn about the park, park rangers to talk to, and available water. It gets extremely crowded very quickly since that is where you catch the shuttle from, so it can feel like disney world with the lines at times. But the town of Spingdale is right out side the gate which is helpful if you want to get something to eat or if you park there and walk in. There is no food at the visitor center. There were also a couple of deer that strolled through when I was there, which I guess is pretty common. They aren't intimidated in the least by the hundreds of people.
Written 2 October 2020
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Linda P
Ballston Spa, NY408 contributions
Oct 2020
While everyone wore a mask near the rangers and visitor center, I estimated only 5% wore a mask and distanced once hiking. The shuttle system was quite distanced- 14 people on a shuttle, but so many others left to walk or bike and tickets sold out weeks in advance. I watched one tired lady on a bike removed from a shuttle at The Lodge- no ticket.
Written 18 October 2020
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Jill D
Saint Louis, MO191 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
The place was very busy but they checked you out quickly and had lots of interesting things for sale. The bathrooms were clean and though we did not eat, the food smelled and looked pretty good. The shuttle system went smoothly and the people on the busses were all so nice and easy to talk with.
Written 10 October 2021
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Richard N
Stroud, UK460 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
If you're in Zion in high season as we were, get there early. On a Saturday in July we were there by 8am and there weren't many spaces left. This is certainly not a criticism as the car park is huge and is of course highly attractive in that it is near the Shuttle Bus Stops and is free to park (compared to nearby zones which start at 30USD it seems).
The Centre itself also has lots of useful information about Zion, how to get around, the history, and engaging information on flora and fauna.
The Centre itself also has lots of useful information about Zion, how to get around, the history, and engaging information on flora and fauna.
Written 3 October 2023
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jesse o
Jackson, WY6,509 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Though jammed with people at times, the center’s staff was cheerfully informative and quite professional. I am especially impressed with the backcountry permitting desk. Zion is under incredible pressure. It is a magnet to visitors and for good reason. I advise you to prepare to get the most out of the park by a very early visit to the center before the volume of people Increases.
They will get you off to a good start.
They will get you off to a good start.
Written 14 April 2020
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Simi Valley, CA974 contributions
June 2020
The Visitor Center at Zion National Park is a nice sized center and offered much more shopping options than did the center at Bryce Canyon National Park. We stepped inside first for our ritual of getting our National Park passport stamp. This location is very well stocked with a broad selection of books and many memorabilia items which can be purchased as souvenirs. As we visited during the Covid era, we did not see the usual explanation exhibits which we usually frequent during our travels of national parks.
Information on hikes was obtained at a desk that was setup on the outside of the visitor’s center.
Information on hikes was obtained at a desk that was setup on the outside of the visitor’s center.
Written 5 July 2020
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Denean F
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Apr 2021 • Family
Outside information booths helped keep inside from getting overly crowded. Loved that they didn't sell any plastic water bottles but refrill stations accessible. Needed some selection of trail snacks.
Written 9 April 2021
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SouthernSunshine
Fort Mill, SC324 contributions
June 2022
The visitor center is the hub of the park. There are ample restrooms, water filling stations, bike racks, a pedestrian bridge to the Bryce Village, numerous park rangers, a ton of information and a gift shop.
The restrooms are clean.
The shuttles are available nearly every 5 minutes. We never had to wait for one during peak season.
The layout is such that it disperses the crowds so you don't feel elbow to elbow with people. You can walk around and enjoy the views.
The gift shop is nice but can get crowded. the lines move quickly.
There are rangers always near by if you have questions.
The restrooms are clean.
The shuttles are available nearly every 5 minutes. We never had to wait for one during peak season.
The layout is such that it disperses the crowds so you don't feel elbow to elbow with people. You can walk around and enjoy the views.
The gift shop is nice but can get crowded. the lines move quickly.
There are rangers always near by if you have questions.
Written 17 June 2022
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Hi, am planning to visit Zion National Park this week, (second week of January) . What are the current conditions. I might just do Zion scenic drive, Canyon overlook trail and river side trail. Are there any severe driving conditions or road closures? Am expecting a very cold weather. Any info provided on this will be a great help. Thanks a lot.
Written 8 January 2019
I don't know the current weather conditions, but I do have one piece of advise. If you go, and your are at a lookout point and it's foggy wait, dont leave right away. We watched the fog completely hide the view, people came to the outlook and turned and left. 10 minutes later we saw the fog clear (almost like magic) and it was beautiful.
Written 8 January 2019
Can you park a rented RV (25 foot size) in the visitor center parking lot to visit the park or is the lot not big enough? Looking to stay at an RV park at night but we will not be towing a car along, trying to figure out how to get into the parks from the RV park.
Written 5 March 2018
the answer might depend on your travel date. the shuttle is only seasonal. The Zion NP's website lists a phone # you could call or email them. "(435) 772-3256. Staffed daily from 9 am - 12 pm. Recorded information is available 24 hours a day. If you are unable to reach someone by phone, please email us at zion_park_information at nps.gov."
Written 5 March 2018
Hello,
Visiting late April,
Can I buy an America the beautiful $80 annual pass before entering the park.
Does this pass require a photo ID.
If so do I need to bring a photo with me.
Thank you.
Written 8 March 2017
Yes, you need a ID to buy a pass .
Written 30 March 2017
On 10-27-16, four of us plan to ride the Zion Park shuttle to see the scenic stops.
Are there any ranger-led, shuttle-bus tours that we can sign up to join?
Thanks for any help on this.
Written 13 September 2016
I only remember one shuttle bus ride that took you up and down the different stops for hiking etc. The drivers normally talk about the different exits or the have a recording playing during the ride.
No Ranger led tours.
Written 26 September 2016
Do we have to start our trip from Las Vegas? Can we be picked up at our hotel or meet at the Visitor center.
Written 1 April 2016
There is a free shuttle from the Visitor Center into the Canyon, visiting all the important spots.
Written 29 July 2017
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