Zion National Park
Zion National Park in Utah is a landscape of towering sandstone cliffs and river-carved canyons, home to legendary hikes like The Narrows. About a 2.5-hour drive from Las Vegas, it charges a per-vehicle entrance fee and runs a seasonal canyon shuttle.
Zion National Park Las Vegas: Review, Tickets & What to Expect
Zion National Park is southern Utah's crown jewel and one of the most spectacular day trips from Las Vegas, roughly a 2.5-hour drive away. Towering red and white sandstone cliffs rise above a lush canyon floor, carved over millennia by the Virgin River.
The park is famous for its hikes, from the wade-through-the-river adventure of The Narrows to the cliffside trails above Zion Canyon. A per-vehicle entrance fee applies, and during peak season a shuttle (rather than private cars) serves the main canyon, so arrive early to beat the crowds and the summer heat. Check current fees and shuttle details online.
Insider tipThere's a per-vehicle park entrance fee, and a shuttle runs the main canyon in peak season (private cars are restricted then) — arrive early, as parking fills fast and midday heat is intense in summer.Check Tickets & Prices →
Location
Highway 9 in Zion National Park
