The Zion National Park Lodge is located in the heart of the Zion Canyon.
It's the perfect location to explore all that Zion has to offer and there is nothing quite like waking up and looking out at sunrise as the sun's rays light up the 8,000-foot canyon walls and bring them to life!
Zion National Park Lodge
Staying in the Zion Lodge is the perfect way to beat the crowds and really maximize your time in the park. You not only get to wake up to epic views but you can jump on one of the early shuttle buses and be up in the canyon before the crowds roll in.
Plus you don't have to fight for parking at the visitor center or in Springdale. You will receive a parking permit that allows you to drive the restricted road up to the lodge and park in the Zion Lodge parking lot.
Zion Lodge History
The Zion Lodge was designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood in 1923. The lodge was built with modest scale and detailing in mind. The structures were built with whole logs in a “studs out” style and with less stonework than you might find in other National Park lodges.
The design was in keeping with the character of the Zion Valley
floor. Which at the time of construction was still inhabited by settlers. In 1966 a fire destroyed the original lodge but it was rebuilt within 100 days.
The original lodge was built in 1924 but it was destroyed by a fire in 1966 and rebuilt soon after. A new lodge was built quickly after the first lodge burned but it did not have the rustic park look.
In 1990 renovations restored the lodge to its original grandeur. It now stands today as the only lodge within Zion National Park.
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Zion National Park Entrance Fee
You must first pay to enter Zion National Park. It does not matter if you have a Lodge reservation, you still have to pay the entrance fee to get into the park. Here is the cost to enter Zion:
Private Vehicle: $35
Motorcycle: $30
Snowmobile: $20
Per Person: $20
Planning a National Park vacation? The National Park System has an America the Beautiful/National Park Pass which covers entrance fees for an entire year to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites.
The park pass covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites. The cost is $80 for the pass.
Buy on REI.com and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Zion Lodge Information
The lodge features 76 guestrooms, 40 cabins, and 6 suites.
Operating Season Lodge is open year-round
ADA Rooms Available? Yes
Phone Number (435) 772-7700
Check-in time: 4:00 pm
Check-out time: 11:00 am
Zion Lodge Address:
Zion Lodge
Springdale, UT 84767
United States
The closest airport is St. George Municipal Airport located 64 miles away. Las Vegas McCarren Airport is 153 miles away.
Check out the Zion National Park cabins that are next to the Zion Lodge.
GPS Coordinates for Zion Lodge National Park: N37°11.4972, W112°59.64018
A few weeks before your stay you will receive a guest parking pass that allows you to drive to the Zion Lodge.
You will need to bring the parking pass with you at check-in to have the front desk validate it.
Rates do not include 10.62% room tax
Animals or pets are not allowed, with the exception of qualified Service Dogs for guests with disabilities.
Zion Lodge Room Amenities
All rooms feature the following in-room amenities:
- Air conditioning
- 37" Flat Screen TV with Satellite Reception
- Phones
- Radio/MP3-compatible alarm clocks
- Hairdryers
- Iron and ironing boards
- Pod style Coffeemakers
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- 24 hour Front desk
- Internet kiosk in the lobby
- Free Parking
- Bus/Truck/RV Parking
- Mini Refrigerators
Zion Lodge Room Types
The rooms are spread out among two buildings located within close walking distance of the main lodge building.
The Zion Lodge has a main building with a check-in area, two restaurants, and a gift shop that is separate from the two hotel-style buildings and sleeping cabins. (Map of the lodge, buildings, and grounds above).
Most Rooms come with 2 queen beds
Some rooms come with 1 King Bed
Suites are also available and come with a sitting room, wet bar, and a king bed in a separate sleeping area. Suites have a refrigerator, sink/faucet, and microwave.
Accessible rooms are available. Call (888)297-2757 or click the box for ADA/Accessible Rooms when booking online
Rollaway beds are available.
Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for hotel guests staying overnight at Zion Lodge.
Zion Lodge Reservations
Reservations can be booked for stays up to 13 months in advance.
On the first of each month, the lodge will begin accepting reservations for the entire month of the following year.
BOOK YOUR STAY ONLINE or reserve by phone 1 (888) 297-2757
Outside the U.S.: 303-297-2757
Zion Lodge Restaurants
Red Rock Grill
The Red Rock Grill is located in the main lodge building on the 2nd floor.
There is an elevator available if you do not want to deal with the steps up to the restaurant.
You will want to make reservations for dinner as soon as you know what time you would like dinner.
When we arrived they were not able to seat us until 8 pm and this was before the big summer rush.
Breakfast is either served off an ala carte menu or a breakfast buffet depending on the staff available each day.
We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and it was great. The bacon was fantastic!
Red Rock Grill restaurant is open year-round.
Hours vary by season, check for hours when you arrive.
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Lounge: 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Reservations are only required for dinner. Please call 435-772-7760 between 7a-9p to make your reservation.
The Castle Dome Cafe
The Castle Dome Cafe is located in the main lodge building and offers quick service meals. There is a beer cart on the deck seasonally that serves local microbrews.
In the morning you can grab a quick cup of coffee, cinnamon rolls, and snacks. During the afternoon they offer sandwiches and snacks along with local beers.
The Castle Dome Cafe is open seasonally for Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast hours 7:30am-10:30am
Lunch Hours 10:30 am-5:00 pm
Park Ranger John Notes from Staying at the Zion Lodge
We stayed in a King Hotel Room on the 2nd floor of the Sentinel building in room 202. The room was nicely laid out with a king-size bed, 2 comfortable chairs, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a deck looking out at the park. We are already talking about booking a return trip to Zion Lodge during warmer months to truly get to enjoy the deck.
Depending on the location of your room you will look out at the grassy field with the giant cottonwood tree and views of the canyon walls along the Virgin River or look towards the canyon walls closer to the lodge rooms.
The rooms were very quiet during our stay. We could only hear people when they were walking down the halls but could not hear people in the room next to us.
We truly loved our stay at the Zion Lodge. It is one of our favorite National Park Lodges we have stayed in.
The room was super comfortable, with lots of amenities, the view was epic, and you couldn't ask for a better location in the park.
TripAdvisor Rating of 4.5 out of 5 (Excellent) with over 2,600 reviews
Zion's Top Attractions Near the Zion Lodge
The Zion Lodge is my favorite place to stay in Zion! You will find yourself in the heart of Zion Canyon giving yourself easy access to the park's top attractions.
You can walk outside the lodge and hike the Grotto Trail and the Lower Emerald Pools Trail.
You are also right next to the free shuttles that run up and down the canyon to other trailheads including the Sand Bench Trail, Angels Landing, weeping Rock, Riverside Walk, and the Narrows. You can also take the shuttle to the park visitor center, gift store, nature center, and the Zion Human History Museum.
The only reason you will need your vehicle is to explore around Zion's East Entrance or Kolob Canyons near Cedar City, Utah.
Zion National Park Resources
Zion National Park Guide- Your complete guide to exploring Zion National Park
Things To Do Zion National Park- List of things to do at Zion National Park including horseback riding, ranger programs, and exploring the town of Springdale!
Zion Hikes- The ultimate hiking guide to plan your trip to Zion! Get Trail information, photos, and trail descriptions directly from a park ranger who has spent countless hours hiking this incredible park!
Zion Shuttle Guide- Learn when the shuttles are running and how to use them to plan your trip to Zion
Zion Narrows planning guide- The ultimate guide to plan your hiking adventure to the Zion Narrows. Includes both day hikes and top-to-bottom overnight hikes.
Emerald Pools Trail Guide- Plan your trip to one of Zion's most iconic trails!
Planning a National Park vacation? America the Beautiful/National Park Pass covers entrance fees for an entire year to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites.
The park pass covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy on REI.com and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Zion Camping Resources
Zion National Park Camping Guide- Complete guide to camping in Zion National Park
Watchman Campground- Zion's main campground is located next to the visitor center and the park shuttle stop. The campground has 176 campsites, 95 electric hookups, and 7 group sites.
South Campground- Centrally located next to the visitor center, the shuttle bus stop, the Parus Trail, and the Virgin River. The campground has 117 campsites and no RV hookups.
For a fun adventure, check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built-in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!
Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, New York, and Orlando
Where to stay when visiting Zion
* National Park Lodges often sell out months in advance but there are several lodging options near Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah. Below is a list and map of several options for lodging outside of Zion National Park.
Zion Lodge - Spend the night in the heart of the Zion Canyon giving you the easiest access to some of Zion's most popular trails! This review includes amenities, photos, and video of what it is like to stay in the lodge.
Zion Cabins- The cabins are located next to the Zion Lodge in the heart of the Zion Canyon. The review includes photos, video, and a list of amenities.
The majority of lodging outside of the park is located in Springdale or Virgin Utah.
Under Canvas Zion - Sleep under the stars in a glamping tent.
Cliffrose Springdale, Curio Collection by Hilton - 4-star hotel. Take advantage of a roundtrip airport shuttle, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Cliffrose Springdale, Curio Collection by Hilton. With a private beach, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. In addition to a firepit and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Best Western Plus Zion Canyon Inn & Suites - Consider a stay at Best Western Plus Zion Canyon Inn & Suites and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour health club. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Zion - Consider a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Zion Park/Springdale and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.
Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale/Zion - Take advantage of free breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym at Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale/Zion National Park. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center and a snack bar/deli.
Holiday Inn Express Springdale - look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site at Holiday Inn Express Springdale - Zion National Park Area, an IHG Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a firepit and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Virgin Zion - free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Virgin Zion National Park. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional State Parks and Tribal Parks Near Zion National Park
Valley of Fire State Park (Nevada)- an incredible park with great trails and jaw-dropping scenery between Las Vegas and Zion!
Upper Antelope Canyon- The slot canyon that every photographer on the planet desires to photograph!
Monument Valley- The most iconic scenery of the American Southwest and the location of countless Western movies.
Valley of the Gods- This is a park where you can spend as little as a couple hours and complete the 17-mile scenic drive and truly get an appreciation of the area.
Goosenecks State Park (Utah)- amazing views of the San Juan River twisting and turning causing epic goosenecks in the canyon 1,000 feet below.
Goblin Valley State Park (Utah)- is best known for its goblin-like geologic features that can be easily seen.
National Parks near Zion National Park
Pipe Springs National Monument- learn about the Mormon War!
Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Explore all the recreational opportunities along Lake Mead and around Hoover Dam
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument - If you are flying into Las Vegas on your way to Zion this is an easy park to visit on the way.
Bryce Canyon National Park- No matter if you see Bryce in the summer or snow, at sunrise or the middle of the day, its breathtaking scenery and hoodoos will leave you inspired and awestruck!
Cedar Breaks National Monument- Another gift from nature, the mini Bryce Canyon with sunsets that will dazzle your imagination! They have pretty epic fall colors too
Grand Canyon National Park- nicknamed "The Big Ditch" is something you just have to see to believe! Its wonders are hard to put into words, photographs can only capture a small portion of its epicness! It truly is one of the seven wonders of the natural world!
Capitol Reef National Park- The least visited of the 5 National Parks in Utah is what I call one of the top hidden Gems in the National Park System! It has epic scenic drives, epic hikes, jaw-dropping scenery, and much more!
Arches National Park- A hikers and photographers paradise! Arches is home to over 2000 natural sandstone arches, many of which will blow your mind!
Canyonlands National Park- Canyonlands is broken down into 3 sections, each filled with the charm and rugged beauty of the American Southwest. It's easy to see some of the highlights but its real charm come to those who plan and prepare to go deep into the wilderness.
Check out these other great Utah National Parks, Nevada National Parks, Idaho National Parks, Wyoming National Parks, Colorado National Parks, New Mexico National Parks, and Arizona National Parks.
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