ZION AREA TRAVELer RESOURCES
Navigating Zion Traffic
TAKE PUBLIC TRANSIT IN THE ZION AREA
ZION CANYON SHUTTLE SYSTEM
The Zion Canyon Shuttle System operates from March through November, and during the holiday period at the end of December. It’s free to ride, with no reservation or ticket required.
Personal vehicles are not allowed on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive during the shuttle season, including overnight.
There are two lines on the Zion Canyon Shuttle System:
- Zion Canyon Line: Shuttles run every 5-10 minutes between the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and the Temple of Sinawava.
- Springdale Line: Shuttles run every 10-15 minutes between the Hotel De Novo and Zion Canyon Village.
SUNTRAN
SunTran connects St. George and Springdale, with stops in Washington, Hurricane, La Verkin, and Virgin. The fare is $5 each way. There is no service on Sundays or the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Utah Pioneer Day (July 24)
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
To locate a bus, use the vehicle locator tool here, or download the app on the App Store or Google Play.
WHERE TO PARK IN ZION NATIONAL PARK
Zion National Park has parking available at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, at the Zion Human History Museum, and near the Zion Nature Center.
- These lots often fill early in the day.
- Outside of shuttle season, visitors may drive in Zion Canyon, but trailhead parking is limited.
- Parking is not allowed on the road.
On the east side of the park, limited parking is available at the East Rim and Canyon Overlook trailheads. Kolob Canyons also has limited parking at its visitor center and trailheads. The shuttle system does not serve these areas.
WHERE TO PARK IN SPRINGDALE
Paid parking is available in Springdale. See the map for locations and rates, with more information on the city website and please keep this in mind:
- All Class A and Class C RV's, box trucks, semi-trucks, and vehicles longer than 24 feet (with or without attached trailer) must park on Lion Boulevard.
- Pay for on-street parking at a Town of Springdale parking pay kiosk or by scanning the QR code on a parking sign. (Pay for off-street parking at the pay kiosk located inside the parking lot. Most of the off-street parking is not managed by the Town of Springdale.)
- Payment is required for on-street parking between the hours of 6am and 5pm daily.
- Only vehicles with an active Town of Springdale resident parking permit are allowed to park in Residential Permit parking zones.
- Zion National Park operates a free shuttle system in Springdale that provides transportation from all on-street parking areas to the park entrance.
- Except for Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, and Residential Permit zones, on-street parking is prohibited in the Town of Springdale.
On-street Parking Rates
Standard Vehicles
ZONE A: $25 all day / $20 half day after 1 p.m.
ZONE B: $20 all day / $15 half day after 1 p.m.
ZONE C: $15 all day / $10 half day after 1 p.m.
Oversized Vehicles / ZONE C ONLY
Sharing the Road with Cyclists – Driver Rules
- Give Space: Leave at least 3 feet when passing.
- Don’t Block Bike Lanes: Except briefly when turning right.
- Yield to Cyclists: They have the same rights as drivers.
- Pass Safely: Cross the centerline only if it’s safe.
- No Harassment: Endangering cyclists is illegal.
Safe Driving Tips in Zion National Park
- Be Patient: Wait for a safe chance to pass.
- Check Blind Spots: Always look for bikes before turning or merging.
- Use the Dutch Reach (Open your car door with the hand farthest from the handle): Look for cyclists before opening your door.
- Intersections: Cyclists going straight have the right-of-way.
- Right Turns: Don’t cut off cyclists—let them clear the intersection first.
- Avoid Honking: Use your horn only to prevent a crash.
- Watch for Kids: Expect unpredictable riding.
