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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.

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
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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.

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.

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.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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 →

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.

Zion National Park south entranceZion Canyon shuttleZion-Mount Carmel Highway and tunnelOne-street town of lodges and outfitters
Airports
LAS Harry Reid International, Las Vegas (About 150 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.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Springdale: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

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

−2°C

6 rd

Feb

14°C

0°C

6 rd

Mar

18°C

3°C

6 rd

Apr

23°C

7°C

5 rd

May

29°C

12°C

4 rd

Jun

34°C

17°C

3 rd

Jul

37°C

21°C

5 rd

Aug

35°C

20°C

6 rd

Sep

32°C

16°C

4 rd

Oct

25°C

9°C

4 rd

Nov

17°C

2°C

5 rd

Dec

11°C

−3°C

6 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

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 & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Zion National Park — Zion Canyon

go

Door 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

go

Door to door: 30–45 min

Drive UT-9 east through the tunnel

Short trail with big views; go early for parking.

Grafton ghost town

caution

Door 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

caution

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive west on UT-9

Supplies and a change of scene; not a sight in itself.

St. George

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive west on UT-9 to I-15

Bigger town for food, fuel and the airport.

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.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$150–250 excl. bed
High
$300+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or lodge double room1 × 2 nights × US$240US$480
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$190US$760
Zion National Park entry, 7 days1 × US$35 · checkUS$35
Gas, Las Vegas round trip1 × US$70 · checkUS$70
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$138
Trip total≈ US$378 per person per day, bed includedUS$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

Low crime in a tourist town; the real risks are heat, flash floods in the Narrows, and wildlife on trails. Tell someone your route and carry water.
  • 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

Pocket card

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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, 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 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

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), winter ice on trails · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for LAS and SGU: last sensible departure, drive time, shuttle fallback.
  2. Four walking clusters: entrance, mid-town, south end, and the shuttle-only stops.
  3. Place pages for Zion Canyon, the Narrows, Angels Landing and the Canyon Overlook with permit and cutoff notes.
  4. Seasonal fixtures for shuttle dates, heat closures and tunnel restrictions.

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