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SpringdaleSpringdale, Utah
Stay 2 nights in Springdale only if you want Zion Canyon at dawn: the park shuttle starts here, beds cost less than in-park lodging, and the town is one walkable street.
Springdale sits at the southwest entrance of Zion National Park, on a single street (UT-9) lined with hotels, outfitters and restaurants. Almost everyone is here for the canyon: the free park shuttle stops in town April–October, so you can leave the car at your hotel and walk to the entrance. Two nights covers the classic hikes; three if you add the east side or Kolob.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), winter ice on trails
- Airports
- LAS · SGU
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Springdale911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Zion National Park emergency / dispatch911
- Poison Control (US)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Springdale, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow crime in a tourist town; the real risks are heat, flash floods in the Narrows, and wildlife on trails.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 911 Zion National Park emergency / dispatch · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (US)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLAS Harry Reid International, Las Vegas (About 150 mi / 240 km (149 mi) by car, roughly 2 h 45 min via I-15 and UT-9; the usual gateway.).LAS Harry Reid International, Las Vegas (About 150 mi / 149 mi (240 km) by car, roughly 2 h 45 min via I-15 and UT-9; the usual gateway.).
- Getting aroundThe town is one street, UT-9, and most lodgings, cafés and the market sit within a 20-minute walk of the park entrance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Street or quick mealBreakfast burrito or sandwich$10–16
- BeerDraft beer$7–10
- Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per personUS$55
- Mid-range bedMotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomUS$240
- High-end bedMotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomUS$450
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$100 · Mid US$190 · High US$380
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LAS Harry Reid International, Las Vegas (About 150 mi / 240 km (149 mi) by car, roughly 2 h 45 min via I-15 and UT-9; the usual gateway.) · SGU St. George Regional (About 45 min west; limited flights, mostly from Salt Lake City and a few western cities — check routes.)LAS Harry Reid International, Las Vegas (About 150 mi / 149 mi (240 km) by car, roughly 2 h 45 min via I-15 and UT-9; the usual gateway.) · SGU St. George Regional (About 45 min west; limited flights, mostly from Salt Lake City and a few western cities — check routes.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Dec (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Springdale: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is one street, UT-9, and most lodgings, cafés and the market sit within a 20-minute walk of the park entrance. In season the free Zion Canyon shuttle runs a Springdale loop with 9 stops, so park your car at the hotel and ride in. Bikes are a fast alternative on the Pa'rus Trail and the canyon road.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zion National Park — Zion Canyon
goDoor to door: 10–30 min from your bed
Walk or ride the Springdale shuttle to the entrance, then the free canyon shuttle
The reason you are here; start at first light for Angels Landing or the Narrows.
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Canyon Overlook
goDoor to door: 30–45 min
Drive UT-9 east through the tunnel
Short trail with big views; go early for parking.
Grafton ghost town
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive west on UT-9 past Rockville, then a dirt road
Rough road when wet; a quick stop, not a half-day.
Hurricane
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive west on UT-9
Supplies and a change of scene; not a sight in itself.
St. George
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive west on UT-9 to I-15
Bigger town for food, fuel and the airport.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Zion Park Blvd near the park entrance
Walk to the entrance and the shuttle; highest rates, book months ahead for spring and fall.
Mid-town Springdale
Restaurants, market and outfitters within a few minutes on foot; a good balance of price and access.
South end of town (toward Rockville)
Quieter and usually cheaper; 15–25 min walk to the entrance, or use the shuttle stop.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–250 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or lodge double room1 × 2 nights × US$240 | US$480 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$190 | US$760 |
| Zion National Park entry, 7 days1 × US$35 · check | US$35 |
| Gas, Las Vegas round trip1 × US$70 · check | US$70 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$138 |
| Trip total≈ US$378 per person per day, bed included | US$1,513 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; park entry and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Breakfast burrito or sandwich | $10–16 |
| Pizza or pasta main | $16–26 |
| Draft beer | $7–10 |
| Groceries for two, one day | $30–50 |
| Bike rental, half daycheck | $40–70 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is closed to private cars most of the year: use the shuttle.
- Parking at the Zion Visitor Center fills early in season; the Springdale shuttle avoids the hunt.
- Summer heat on exposed trails; carry more water than you think you need.
- Rates spike and rooms sell out for spring and fall weekends — book ahead.
- The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel has size limits for large vehicles; a permit and escort may be required — check before driving through.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Zion National Park emergency / dispatch
- 911
- Poison Control (US)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Springdale; nearest consulates are in Las Vegas and Denver — check your country's list.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Springdale shuttle: free, April–October, 9 stops in town (check dates)
- Zion Canyon shuttle: free with park entry; scenic drive closed to cars most of the year
- Las Vegas → Springdale by car: about 150 mi / 240 km (149 mi), 2 h 45 minabout 150 mi / 149 mi (240 km), 2 h 45 min
Say or show
- Where is the shuttle stop? — Where is the shuttle stop?
- One ticket, please — One ticket, please
- Is the trail open? — Is the trail open?
- How far is the entrance? — How far is the entrance?
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Springdale. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), winter ice on trails · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LAS and SGU: last sensible departure, drive time, shuttle fallback.
- Four walking clusters: entrance, mid-town, south end, and the shuttle-only stops.
- Place pages for Zion Canyon, the Narrows, Angels Landing and the Canyon Overlook with permit and cutoff notes.
- Seasonal fixtures for shuttle dates, heat closures and tunnel restrictions.