Zion Park Scenic Byway (U-9)
Visitor Services

Visitor services are most plentiful to the west of Zion National Park, in Hurricane, Virgin, Springdale, and other small cities near or on State Route 9. Services are more limited within the park itself and to the east of it.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees All vehicles may need to pay National Park entrance fees to proceed through the section of SR-9 that passes through Zion National Park. Large RVs, trailers and other vehicles will pay a fee to be escorted through the tunnels.		Camping There are places to camp along this byway.
	Food There are places to buy food along this byway.		Gasoline Gasoline is available.
	Information There is an authoritative information center along this byway.		Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.
	Phone Public phones are available along this byway.		Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway.
	Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

The road passes through slickrock and ranching country, with canyons and mesas providing many changes of elevation, as well as wonderful views. There are several pullouts where pedestrian traffic may be heavy, as well as steep switchbacks and narrow tunnels. In addition, some segments of this route are crowded in peak tourist season. Vehicles may need to wait for larger vehicles to be escorted through the tunnels.

Oversized vehicles (RVs, large trailers, semis) are charged a fee to be escorted through the tunnels. Standard-size vehicles (passenger cars, motorcycles) may pass through with a National Park pass.

Restrictions

U-9 is open all year to through traffic. Oversized vehicles (RVs, large trailers, semis) are charged a fee to be escorted through the tunnels. Standard-size vehicles (passenger cars, motorcycles) may pass through with a National Park pass.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Spring and Fall are ideal seasons to visit the park. During these seasons, temperatures range from 45F at night to 80F in the day.

High Season

From May to October temperatures range from 70F to 105F in the day and from 45F to 75F at night. Brief afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.

Winter

Winters are mild in Zion Canyon with temperatures often reaching above 40F. Little snow falls in Zion Canyon, but snow accumulates on the plateaus.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Zion Park Scenic Byway (U-9), please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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