Flanigan's Villas Vacation Rentals at Zion National Park

The new Zion National Park Visitors Center offers a state of the art visitor experience and is only a 5 shuttle ride from Flanigan's Villas. Most notable is its outstanding outdoor interpretative center.

While many enjoy the top-down view of nearby Grand Canyon, Zion is most easily experienced from the bottom up. In sheer magnitude and color, Zion is very likely one of the most awe-inspiring National Parks in the world with the annual number of visitors ranging over 2.5 million.

Elevations in the Park range from 4,000 feet in the valley floors to nearly 9,000 feet at the highest points. Rock climbers and hiking enthusiast from around the world come here to experience the vertical climbs and zig-zagging trails which ascend to pinnacles, domes, arches and spires.

The upper layers of porous sandstone allow water to seep thousands of feet through the rock, but the more dense lower layers force the water to exit and pour down the faces of sheer walls. Where the water leaves the rock, hanging gardens and natural stains line the walls, creating a tropical paradise in the midst of the otherwise arid desert surroundings.

Entrance Fees:
7 Day Pass: $20.00 per private vehicle or per family (if walking in)
National Parks Pass: $50.00 Valid for 1 year at any National Park Area

To reduce traffic and to improve the park experience, a new bus transportation system started operation on May 26, 2000. It runs during the busy season, March through October, and peak periods. One loop includes stops in Zion Canyon, and a second includes stops in the town of Springdale. Parking is available throughout Springdale and inside the south park entrance. Remember, riding the shuttle throughout Springdale is free!

Riding the shuttle in the park is free and all visitors must use the shuttle buses to access Zion Canyon. You also have the option of biking or hiking along the canyon's scenic drive. The Pa'rus Trail connects Zion Canyon to the new visitor center and both campgrounds.

ONLY THE SCENIC DRIVE IS CLOSED TO PRIVATE VEHICLES - ALL OTHER ROADS IN THE PARK REMAIN OPEN TO PRIVATE VEHICLES.

The Narrows © David Pettit - Click to Enlarge

Johnson Peak © Colin Dockstader - Click to Enlarge