Zion National Park hosts two visitor centers: Zion Canyon Visitor Center and Kolob Canyons Visitor Center. Both locations are open year-round, but vary in daily operating hours.
Zion Canyon Visitor Center greets park goers at the Springdale entrance, leading to popular trails such as Angels Landing and Emerald Pools. Kolob Canyons Visitor Center sits in a quieter district of Zion, about an hour away, accessible right off of I-15.
Located at the edge of Springdale and the mouth of the Main Canyon, the Zion Canyon Visitor Center offers maps, books, outdoor exhibits and rangers to answer questions about the park — desert climate, plants and wildlife, geology, trail closures, and traveling responsibly.
There’s free parking at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. However, parking is limited and often fills in the morning. The Zion Canyon Shuttle and Springdale Shuttle offer easy access to the visitor center and gift shop.
The Zion Canyon Visitor Center gift shop sells Zion gifts, artwork, books, and more. All purchases here support park projects. If not coming to the park, find limited Zion National Park merchandise through Zion Forever Project, the official nonprofit partner of Zion National Park and manager of retail operations.
Find more Zion treasures at locally-owned boutiques, outfitters, and art galleries in Springdale and other nearby Greater Zion towns.
Take the four-minute drive — or 10-minute easy scenic walk — from Zion Canyon Visitor Center to Shuttle Stop #2 to peruse the Zion Human History Museum. It features permanent and temporary displays, alongside a 22-minute video (playing every half hour) detailing the tribes, pioneers, artists and presidential proclamations that influenced what Zion National Park is today. Souvenirs are also available here.
The Kolob Canyons Visitor Center is located near New Harmony, approximately an hour north of the Main Canyon Entrance and easily accessed from 1-15.
The park requires all Kolob Canyons visitors to stop here before entering. Show or purchase your park pass and learn more about this park district through the center’s displays or talk to the rangers on duty. This is a great starting point if you want information about Zion’s lesser-known trails, including Taylor Creek Middle Fork and Wildcat Canyon Trail.
There is no shuttle service to Kolob Canyons Visitor Center. A five-mile scenic drive on the Kolob Canyons Road immerses travelers directly in this district of Zion National Park. Be aware that Kolob Canyons Road may be closed during winter months due to snow or ice. Always check current conditions before heading out.
