Zion National Park canyon landscape

America's Most-Visited Western National Park

Southern Utah's
Canyon Country

Zion draws nearly 5 million visitors a year - more than Yellowstone, more than Grand Canyon. Plan your trip with the region's most complete travel guide.

☀️ 73°F Clear Springdale · 6 mph wind
Humidity60%
WindE 6 mph
Pressure26.08 in
Dewpoint58°F
Today 🌧️ 97° 73°
Sun 🌨️ 98° 76°
Mon 🌧️ 93° 76°
Tue 🌧️ 95° 77°
Wed ☁️ 96° 78°
Thu 99° 78°
Fri 🌧️ 99° 81°

Emerald Pools in Winter

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Visit in Shoulder Season & Save Big

Hotel rates in Springdale drop up to 50% in winter and early spring - and the crowds disappear too. The canyon is stunning year-round, but off-peak travel is a genuinely different (and better) experience.

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Zion National Park in winter snow

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Zion Guidebooks & Maps

The guides and maps worth packing for a Zion trip. Best of Zion earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, at no extra cost to you.

Zion: The Complete Guide
Travel guide

Zion: The Complete Guide

by James Kaiser

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Zion Trails Illustrated Map (214)
Waterproof topo map

Zion Trails Illustrated Map (214)

by National Geographic

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Fodor's InFocus Zion & Bryce Canyon
Full-color guide

Fodor's InFocus Zion & Bryce Canyon

by Fodor's Travel

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Moon Zion & Bryce
Travel guide

Moon Zion & Bryce

by McRae & Jewell

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Hiking Zion & Bryce Canyon
Hiking guide

Hiking Zion & Bryce Canyon

by Erik Molvar

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Best Easy Day Hikes: Zion & Bryce
Pocket hiking guide

Best Easy Day Hikes: Zion & Bryce

by Erik Molvar

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Photographing the Southwest, Vol. 1
Photography guide

Photographing the Southwest, Vol. 1

by Laurent Martres

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Lonely Planet Utah's National Parks
Regional guidebook

Lonely Planet Utah's National Parks

by Lauren Keith

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