National Park · Utah, United States
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a national park in Utah, United States, covering 147,243 acres (59,587 ha), established in 1919; it recorded 4,984,525 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Utah, United States |
| Area | 147,243 acres (59,587 ha) |
| Established | 1919 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 4,984,525 |
| Highest point | Horse Ranch Mountain — 2,665 m (8,743 ft) |
| Coordinates | 37.3000° N, 113.0500° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a national park of the United States located in southwestern Utah near the town of Springdale. Located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park has a unique geography and a variety of life zones that allow for unusual plant and animal diversity. Numerous plant species as well as 289 species of birds, 75 mammals (including 19 species of bat), and 32 reptiles inhabit the park's four life zones: desert, riparian, woodland, and coniferous forest. Zion National Park includes mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November — mild temperatures; summers are very hot
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Springdale, Utah |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | St. George Regional Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Zion Lodge inside the park |
Famous trails
- Angels Landing Trail — 4.3 miles (7 km) — Hard
- The Narrows — 9.4 miles (15.1 km) — Hard
- Emerald Pools Trail — 3.0 miles (4.8 km) — Easy
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) · Las Vegas, United States · 143.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Utah
Frequently asked questions
Where is Zion National Park?
Zion National Park is in Utah, United States (37.3000° N, 113.0500° W).
When was Zion National Park established?
Zion National Park was established in 1919, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Zion National Park?
Zion National Park covers 147,243 acres (59,587 ha).
How many people visit Zion National Park each year?
It recorded 4,984,525 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Zion National Park?
The highest point is Horse Ranch Mountain, at 2,665 metres (8,743 ft).
When is the best time to visit Zion National Park?
March to May and September to November — mild temperatures; summers are very hot.
Does Zion National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Zion National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Zion National Park?
The nearest town is Springdale, Utah. The nearest airport is St. George Regional Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zion_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/zion/ — Official park page.