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Before you go
Your trip to Springdale.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Springdale – Utah Destination Zion and Bryce Canyon about 490 km from Salt Lake City
How to get there
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St. George Regional Airport (SGU) St. George · 75 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It is about a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour drive from Las Vegas via I‑15 and State Route 9, and about an hour from the regional airport in St. George. From town, a local bus goes to the south entrance of the park, which is also reachable on foot along the riverside trail.
How many days
Two days allow the scenic road plus The Narrows in one day and a high trail, such as Angels Landing or the Canyon Overlook, on the other. With one day, choose between The Narrows and the canyon overlooks.
When to go
April, May, September and October have pleasant temperatures and the river is usually calmer. In summer temperatures exceed 35 °C and afternoon storms bring risk of flash floods in the narrow canyons. In winter the park is quieter, with cool days and occasional snow at higher elevations.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
To get there, yes. In town, the local bus and sidewalks are sufficient, and inside Zion, for much of the year, the scenic road is only traversed by park shuttle, on foot or by bicycle.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Springdale
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Morning
The Narrows
Catch the park shuttle early to the last stop, Temple of Sinawava. Walk the Riverside Walk and enter the river to hike part of The Narrows if water levels allow.
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Afternoon
Canyon scenic road
On the return, get off at the scenic-road stops: Weeping Rock, Zion Lodge with the Emerald Pools trail, and the Court of the Patriarchs.
2 days in Springdale
Day 1
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All day
The Narrows and the main canyon
Spend the first day at The Narrows and the scenic-road stops, returning to Springdale in the late afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Angels Landing or Scout Lookout
With a permit from the lottery, hike Angels Landing early via the West Rim Trail. Without a permit, go as far as Scout Lookout, the viewpoint before the chain section.
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Afternoon
Zion–Mount Carmel and Canyon Overlook
Drive the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway, go through the tunnel, and take the short Canyon Overlook trail for a view over the canyon.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where to park to visit Zion?
The visitor center parking lot at the south entrance tends to fill early. Many visitors leave their cars in Springdale and take the town shuttle to the park entrance.
What time zone is Springdale in?
Utah’s: UTC-7 in winter and UTC-6 during daylight saving time, from March to November. During that period, Springdale is one hour ahead of Las Vegas.
Do foreign visitors pay more to enter Zion?
Yes: Zion is one of the parks that charges an extra fee for those who are not U.S. residents. Check the current fee table on the park’s website.
Where to rent gear for The Narrows?
Springdale shops rent waterproof boots, neoprene socks, and trekking poles, useful for hiking in the river, especially in spring and fall when the water is cold.