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ACCESSIBILITY: Both visitor centers and Zion Lodge
are fully accessible to those with special needs. Several
campsites in the South Campground are reserved for people
with disabilities and three trails are accessible. . Many
interpretive talks are accessible. The 1-mile (1.6 km) Riverside
Walk, which begins at the north end of Zion Canyon Drive,
is paved and accessible with assistance. The 2-mile accessible
Pa'rus Trail was opened in 1995.
BACKPACKING: Permits are required for all backcountry
camping. The cost is $5.00 per person per night. Maximum group
size is 12 people, including all leaders. Permits and hiking
information are available at both visitor centers. BICYCLING:
Bicycles are permitted only on established roads and the Pa'rus
Trail. Cyclists must obey traffic laws. Bicycles are not allowed
on hiking trails or off-trail. Ride defensively; automobile
traffic is often heavy and drivers may be distracted by the
scenery. Riding through the Zion-MT Carmel Tunnel is prohibited.
Bicycles must be transported through by motor vehicle.
CAMPING: Watchman and South Campgrounds Near the south
entrance to the park. Individual camp sites are available
on a first-come, first-served basis for $10 per night or $5
for holders of Golden Age/Access cards. Sites with electrical
hook-ups are $14 per night. Arrival before noon generally
ensures a campsite. You may self register at the campground.
Group Campsites are available by reservation only to organized
groups of 9-40 people for $2.00 per person plus $2.50 per
campsite; (800) 365-2267. Facilities include restrooms, drinking
water, picnic tables, fire grates, RV dump stations, and utility
sinks. Stays are limited to 14 days. Lava Point A 6-site primitive
campground, no water, no fee. Campsites are on a first-come,
first-served basis. Maximum vehicle size is 19 feet. Open
June-November. Other private campgrounds with showers and
hookups are available in communities adjacent to the park.
CANYONEERING: Permits are required for all through
hikes of the Narrows and its tributaries, the Left Fork of
North Creek (the Subway), Kolob Creek, and all canyons requiring
the use of aid. The Subway is limited to 50 people per day
and reservations are taken between the hours of 1:00pm and
5:00pm the day prior to the hike. Other hiking permits are
available at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center beginning at 8:30
a.m. up to 2 weeks prior to the hike. Cost: $5:00 per person,
$3 age 4-16. The maximum group size is 12, including all leaders.
CLIMBING: Climbing on Zion's sandstone requires appropriate
hardware and techniques. Information on climbing is available
at visitor centers. Climbing and rappelling is prohibited
on the cliffs above Middle and Lower Emerald Pools and Weeping
Rock. Some routes may be closed to climbing when Peregrine
Falcons are nesting. A permit is required for overnight climbs.
Visit the Backcountry Permit Desk for additional climbing
routes and information.
FIRES: Fires are permitted only in the fire pits provided
at campgrounds and some picnic areas. Bring or purchase your
firewood; collecting wood is not permitted. Firewood is available
for purchase outside the park. Keep fires small and under
control. Make sure fires are dead out and never leave a fire
unattended. Fires are not permitted in the backcountry at
any time; use a stove to cook.
FOOD & SUPPLIES: Zion Lodge Snack bar and dining room.
Dinner reservations are advised spring through fall: (435)
772-3213 Other Food Service Restaurants are available in Springdale,
Mt. Carmel Junction, Kanab, Virgin, Hurricane, LaVerkin, and
St. George. Groceries Full service grocery stores and/or convenience
stores are available in Springdale, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Mt.
Carmel Junction and Kanab. For addresses and phone numbers
of services outside of the park visit the Zion Canyon Chamber
of Commerce Web Site http://www.zionpark.com.
FIRST AID/ HOSPITAL: For 24-hour emergency response,
call 772-3322 or 911. First aid is available in the Park.
A physician's assistant is available in Springdale at the
Zion Canyon Medical Clinic in the summer and part-time in
the winter, and a physician is in Hurricane, 24 miles (38
7 km). Hospitals are in St. George, 45 miles (72.5 km); Cedar
City, 60 miles (96.7 km); and Kanab 42 miles (67.7 km).
HIKING: Be aware of desert hiking conditions. All
hikers should carry sufficient water for their projected hike.
The maximum group size for backcountry hiking is 12 people
of the same affiliation on the same trail or in the same drainage
on the same day. This includes all group leaders. This is
to reduce the impacts of large groups on the resource and
on the experience of other hikers. For your safely - All hikers
should take precautions. Obtain detailed information from
a Park Ranger before attempting backcountry trails. Do not
hike alone. Stay on established trails. Stay out of drainage
areas during thunderstorms. Be alert for rockfalls and landslides.
You must take responsibility for your own actions and safety.
HORSEBACK RIDING: Guided trips are available March
through October. Reservations are advised. Call (435) 772-3810
or inquire in person at Zion Lodge. For private stock use,
contact visitor centers.
LODGING: Zion Lodge is operated by AmFac. Reservations
for cabin and motel accommodations are available through AmFac,
303-297-2757. Other Lodging Available in Springdale, Mt. Carmel
Junction, Kanab, and other nearby communities. Call Travel
Services Utah, (800) 259-3843 for reservations or visit the
Zion Canyon Chamber of Commerce Web Site http://www.zionpark.com.
SHUTTLE SERVICE: Zion Lodge provides tram tours of
upper Zion Canyon. Drivers of oversize vehicles may wish to
consider this option. A hiker shuttle is also available for
transportation to backcountry trailheads. Call (435) 772-3213
for prices and details.
SWIMMING, TUBING, WADING, AND BOATING: Be aware of
swift currents, cold water, flash floods, slippery rocks,
deep holes, and submerged logs and boulders. Wear shoes to
protect your feet. Swimming and wading are not permitted in
the Emerald Pools. Tubing is only permitted on the Virgin
River from the River access in the Watchman Campground; Parking
is available in the amphitheater parking area. Tubes and shuttle
service are available outside the South Entrance. For addresses
and phone numbers of services outside of the park, visit the
Zion Canyon Chamber of Commerce Web Site http://www.zionpark.com.
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