Zion National Park Entry Fees, Passes & Parking Costs (2026)
Everything you need to know about Zion entrance fees, annual passes, parking, and the free shuttle system. Updated for 2026.
Quick Answer
Is Zion National Park free? No — Zion charges $35 per vehicle (valid 7 days), $20 per person for walk-ins/cyclists, or $30 per motorcycle. Visitors 16 and older who aren't U.S. residents pay an extra $100 nonresident fee (since Jan. 1, 2026) unless they hold an annual pass. The America the Beautiful pass is $80 for U.S. residents and $250 for nonresidents. U.S. residents get in free on the two remaining 2026 fee-free days, October 27 and November 11. The Zion shuttle is free with park entry.
2026 Entry Fees & Passes
Private Vehicle
Valid for 7 days, covers all passengers in the vehicle
Walk-In / Bicycle
Valid for 7 days, ages 16+, under 15 free
Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days; up to 2 private motorcycles with up to 4 total riders
Riding in? See our Zion Harley-Davidson guide for service and parts near the park.
America the Beautiful Annual
U.S. residents; $250 for nonresidents. Covers all NPS sites for 1 year from purchase
Free Entrance Days 2026
The National Park Service set eight fee-free days for 2026. Starting this year, free entry applies to U.S. citizens and residents only; nonresidents pay the entrance fee and the $100 nonresident fee. Two dates are still ahead: October 27 and Veterans Day, November 11. Details are in our Zion free entrance days guide, and the Zion shuttle winter schedule explains when you can drive the canyon.
Sources, checked October 12, 2026: Zion entrance fees (NPS), NPS fee-free days, NPS nonresident fees and America the Beautiful passes.
Parking & Transportation
Zion Canyon
Private vehicles are restricted March–November. Free shuttle buses run continuously from the Visitor Center up the canyon. Parking is available at the Visitor Center (included with park entry). The shuttle is the only way to access popular trailheads during peak season.
Springdale (Town Parking)
A free town shuttle connects hotels and businesses in Springdale to the park entrance. Paid parking lots in town range from $20–$30/day. This is a good alternative during peak season when park parking fills up quickly.
East Side (Canyon Overlook)
Canyon Overlook trailhead parking is free but extremely limited (only 10–15 spaces). Arrive before 8 AM to secure a spot. If full, alternative parking is 2–3 miles away on UT-9.
Kolob Canyons
Free parking at the visitor center and all trailheads. No shuttle system needed in this less-crowded section of the park. This is an excellent alternative to the main canyon during peak season.
Special Passes & Discounts
Senior Annual Pass
Ages 62+ • Covers all national parks and federal recreation lands
Military Pass
Free annual pass for current military and dependents; free lifetime pass for veterans and Gold Star families
Access Pass
Free lifetime pass for U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability
Volunteer Pass
Free pass after 250 hours of volunteer service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zion National Park free to enter?▼
No, Zion National Park charges entry fees for most visitors. Vehicle entry is $35 (valid 7 days), walk-ins and cyclists pay $20 (15 and under free), and motorcycles cost $30. Since January 1, 2026, visitors 16 and older who are not U.S. residents also pay a $100 nonresident fee unless they hold an annual pass. Entry is free for U.S. citizens and residents on eight fee-free days in 2026; the last two are October 27 and November 11. The Zion Annual Pass is $70 and the America the Beautiful resident pass is $80.
How much does parking cost at Zion?▼
Parking at Zion varies by location. Inside Zion Canyon (March-November), only shuttle vehicles are allowed and parking is at the Visitor Center (included with park entry). Springdale town offers paid parking ($20-$30/day). East Side trailheads have free but extremely limited parking. Kolob Canyons areas have free parking at visitor centers and trailheads.
Is the Zion shuttle free?▼
Yes, the Zion Canyon shuttle is completely free with your park entry fee. The shuttle runs from March through November and prevents traffic congestion in the canyon. A free town shuttle also connects Springdale hotels to the park entrance.
Do I need to pay if I'm just driving through?▼
Yes. The National Park Service says that if you enter Zion, even just to pass through the park on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, you need a park pass. A standard pass covers 7 days.
Can I use my America the Beautiful pass at Zion?▼
Yes. Zion accepts standard, annual and America the Beautiful passes. The America the Beautiful pass costs $80 for U.S. citizens and residents and $250 for nonresidents; the $250 nonresident pass also covers the $100 nonresident fee for the pass holder and passengers in a private vehicle. Passes need a photo ID.
Are there free days to visit Zion?▼
Yes, for U.S. citizens and residents. The 2026 fee-free days are February 16 (Presidents Day), May 25 (Memorial Day), June 14 (Flag Day), July 3-5 (Independence Day weekend), August 25 (National Park Service birthday), September 17 (Constitution Day), October 27 (Theodore Roosevelt's birthday) and November 11 (Veterans Day). Starting in 2026, nonresidents still pay entrance and nonresident fees on these days.