Zion National Park Cabins are a great way to experience the heart of Zion Canyon!
You are within walking distance from your cabin to access trails, the free park shuttle, and restaurants.
The best part is that you can do all this without wasting all your time contending with parking, long lines at the entrance station, and park shuttle buses just to finally reach the canyon.
Here are my top finds for Zion National Park:
🏨Lodging: Zion NP Lodge & Cabins (In the Park), Cable Mountain Lodge
📍Tours: Private Narrows Hike, Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon Guided Hike
🐻 Save time! Buy your National Park Pass before your trip
Zion National Park Cabins
Zion Lodge Cabins are located next to the gorgeous Zion Lodge.
Both the hotel rooms and cabins are great places to stay and share two restaurants, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop.
Nature lovers will appreciate staying amongst the deer and turkeys that are commonly seen on the grounds of the lodge, and not the hoards of visitors in the nearby town of Springdale just outside the park.
Zion National Park Lodge Cabins Reservations
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Zion Cabins Information
Season - Zion Lodge and Cabins are open year-round
ADA - There is one accessible cabin with a roll-in shower
Check-in time: 4:00 pm
Check-out time: 11:00 am
Zion Lodge Address:
Zion Lodge
Springdale, UT 84767
United States
Closest Airport to Zion National Park - McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, NV is the closest major city/airport and is approximately 3 hours away. 150-miles away.
GPS Coordinates - N37°11.4972, W112°59.64018
What is the elevation of Zion National Park - The elevation of Zion National Park is 4,000 feet above sea level.
You will want to pack for cool mornings and evenings and potentially hot afternoons, especially during the summer.
Cell Phone Service - There is very limited cell phone service and I would not expect to have any. You may be able to get service in Springdale.
Parking - One of the great benefits of staying in a Zion Lodge Cabin is you get to drive up the canyon to the lodge and park for free.
You will need to display the parking pass you are given at all times while parking in Zion Canyon. Make sure you do not lose it!!!
There is an easy-to-reach Zion Shuttle stop right by the lodge.
Smoking- All rooms are non-smoking
TV - There are no televisions in the cabins
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Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Private Porch
- Full Bath
- Phones
- Radio/MP3-compatible alarm clocks
- Hairdryers
- Iron and ironing boards
- Pod-style coffee makers
- Bathroom toiletries
- Free WIFI
- 24 hour Front desk
- Internet kiosk in the lobby
- Free Parking
- Bus/Truck/RV Parking
- Mini Refrigerators
- Microwave
Zion Cabin Room Types
There are a total of 40 cabins
- 28 with two double beds
- 12 with one queen bed
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Zion Lodge Restaurants
Red Rock Grill
The Red Rock Grill is located in the main lodge building on the 2nd floor.
There is an elevator available if you do not want to deal with the steps up to the restaurant.
You will want to make reservations for dinner as soon as you know what time you would like dinner.
When we arrived, they were not able to seat us until 8 pm, and this was before the big summer rush.
Breakfast is either served off an à la carte menu or a breakfast buffet, depending on the staff available each day.
We enjoyed the breakfast buffet, and it was great. The bacon was fantastic!
Red Rock Grill restaurant is open year-round.
Hours vary by season; check for hours when you arrive.
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Lounge: 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Reservations are only required for dinner. Please call 435-772-7760 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. to make your reservation.
The Castle Dome Cafe
The Castle Dome Cafe is located in the main lodge building and offers quick-service meals. There is a beer cart on the deck seasonally that serves local microbrews.
In the morning, you can grab a quick cup of coffee, cinnamon rolls, and snacks. During the afternoo,n they offer sandwiches and snacks along with local beers.
The Castle Dome Cafe is open seasonally for Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast hours 7:30 am-10:30 am
Lunch Hours 10:30 am-5:00 pm
Park Ranger John's Notes from Staying at the Zion Cabins
We stayed in a 1 queen-size bed rustic cabin and found the cabin to be cozy and comfortable. If you want a king bed, you will have to stay in one of the hotel rooms, as they are not available in the cabins.
We truly enjoyed our stay in the cabins and loved how easy it was to walk across the street to the Emerald Pools Trail or hop onto the Zion Shuttle Bus that takes you up and down the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
One of the nicest features of the cabin was the gas log fireplace. The cabins are not very large, but you have numerous amenities.
There was a nice writing desk in the cabin, which was great for plotting out all of the things to do in Zion that we didn't want to miss.
All cabins have a gas log fireplace, private porch, full bath, microwaves, and mini-refrigerators, making them the perfect oasis during a trip to the park.
One thing to know is that the cabins were not super quiet. We could hear the people in the adjacent cabin talking at times.
I am not sure if this is because of thin walls or a super crazy loud talker, but we always knew when they were there.
If you are a light sleeper, you will want to bring earplugs with you just in case. We didn't have a problem sleeping, but my wife did wake up in the morning to them talking.
4.5 of 5 stars on TripAdvisor
Zion's Top Attractions Near the Zion Lodge
The Zion Cabins and the Lodge hotel rooms are my favorite places to stay in Zion! I love the cabin feel with a fireplace, but the balcony is. You will find yourself in the heart of Zion Canyon, giving yourself easy access to the park's top attractions.
You can walk outside the lodge and hike the Grotto Trail and the Lower Emerald Pools Trail.
You are also right next to the free shuttles that run up and down the canyon to other trailheads, including the Sand Bench Trail, Angels Landing, Weeping Rock, Riverside Walk, and the Narrows. You can also take the shuttle to the park visitor center, gift store, nature center, and the Zion Human History Museum.
The only reason you will need your vehicle is to explore around Zion's East Entrance or Kolob Canyons near Cedar City, Utah.
Best Zion National Park Tours & Adventures
Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon Guided Hike (Small Group)
⭐️ Rating: 5.0 out of 5 Stars (788+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 2 to 3 hours | 🏜️🥾 Check Rates and Availability
One of the most popular and best-reviewed slot canyon experiences in the greater Zion area, this small-group guided hike with Coral Cliffs Tours takes groups of 10 or fewer into the stunning Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon near Kanab, Utah. Guides consistentaly earn extraordinary reviews across hundreds of trips for their geological knowledge, photography tips, and ability to make every guest feel at ease on the deep-sand Jeep ride in. The 8 AM tour is particularly popular for getting the canyon entirely to yourselves and catching the best morning light for photos. A genuinely easy hike on relatively flat terrain, making it suitable for families with young children and guests of all fitness levels. Bottled water is provided. Recommended by 99% of travelers.
East Zion Crimson Canyon Hike & UTV Adventure
⭐️ Rating: 5.0 out of 5 Stars (1,152+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 2 hours | 🚙🏜️ Check Rates and Availability
A Badge of Excellence holder booked multiple times daily, this crowd-free slot canyon adventure from East Zion Adventures takes small groups of just 5 guests into Crimson Canyon via a custom off-road UTV, accessing a private area that most Zion visitors never know exists. Once at the canyon mouth, the hike begins through towering sandstone walls that stretch over 100 feet high with a gap of just 6 to 10 feet between them. Your guide assists you over boulder sections reaching 8 to 10 feet, pointing out ancient Native American writings along the route and explaining the geological forces that carved the canyon over millions of years. Reviewers consistently describe it as one of the most jaw-dropping and underrated experiences in all of southern Utah.
Zion National Park Angels Landing Guided Hike with Permit
⭐️ Rating: 5.0 out of 5 Stars (30+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: Half day | 🥾⛰️ Check Rates and Availability
Angels Landing is one of the most famous and thrilling hikes in all of America, and since 2022 it requires a permit that is notoriously difficult to secure. This guided experience with Land Beyond Zion handles the permit for you, eliminating the stress and uncertainty of the lottery system entirely. Guides Camila and June earn outstanding reviews for their knowledge of hand and foot placements on the iconic chain sections, their ability to keep guests calm on the exposure-heavy final push to the summit, and the incredible views they help visitors soak in at the top. A genuine bucket-list hike with a guide who makes it accessible and safe. Free cancellation included. Highly recommended for solo travelers and first-timers tackling the chains for the first time.
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Lodging Options inside Zion National Park
⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - Zion Lodge & Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The only lodging inside Zion National Park, nestled among towering cottonwoods at the heart of Zion Canyon with Angels Landing, the Emerald Pools, and the Narrows all just steps from your door!
Choose from hotel-style rooms, cozy Western cabins with gas log fireplaces and private porches, or spacious suites with wet bars and sitting rooms, all featuring private balconies with jaw-dropping canyon wall views. The Red Rock Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with spectacular canyon views, and the on-site cafe is perfect for a pre-hike coffee and pastry. Free WiFi, free parking, gift shop, 24-hour front desk, and the Zion shuttle stops right at the lodge entrance so you can skip the crowds and hit the trails early. Open year-round, book up to 13 months in advance!
Make sure you read my full review on the Zion Lodge and Zion Cabins!
Lodging in Springdale, Just out of the park's Entrance
National Park Lodges often sell out months in advance but there are several lodging options near Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah.
⭐️ 4.8 of 5 Stars - Desert Pearl Inn - Click here for Rates and Availability.
A family-owned award-winning boutique inn right on the banks of the Virgin River, with every single room featuring a private balcony or terrace overlooking the river and Zion's soaring red rock cliffs!
The 73 spacious rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchenettes, premium pillowtop beds, and sofa beds for families, all crafted from reclaimed Douglas fir and native stone. After the hike soak away sore muscles in the heated outdoor pool or hot tub beside a soothing rock waterfall, then grab an e-bike and explore Springdale. The Zion shuttle stops right at the front entrance. Free WiFi, free parking, full-service spa, laundry, and concierge. Pet friendly and open year-round!
⭐️ 4.9 of 5 Stars - Cable Mountain Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.
Zion's highest-rated independent lodge, perched steps from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center with direct canyon views from the lobby and a seasonal heated outdoor pool and hot tub overlooking the red rock cliffs!
Studios and suites feature satellite TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, rainfall showerheads, and deep-soaking bathtubs, with full kitchen suites available for extended stays and families. Amenities include a full-service spa, yoga classes, bike rentals, an area shuttle, convenience store, gift shop, BBQ area, business center, EV charging, free WiFi, and free parking. Open year-round!
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Zion National Park Entrance Fee
New in 2026: Each Non-US Resident aged 16 and older visiting Zion National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Snowmobile - $20.00 Per Snowmobile (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$20.00 for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)
$70.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$80.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats
$190.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Park Alerts
- The Hidden Canyon Trail and Observation Point Trail have a long term closure due to a large rockfall.
- The Watchman Trail is currently closed pending repairs with no offical reopening date announced.
- Everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs a permit. Learn why/how to get a permit here.
- Toxic Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in the Virgin River and the streams of Zion National Park. Do not submerge your head in or filter drinking water from still or moving water. (Read more here)
Additional Zion National Park Information
- Zion National Park Guide- Your complete guide to exploring Zion National Park
- Things To Do Zion National Park- List of things to do at Zion National Park, including horseback riding, ranger programs, and exploring the town of Springdale!
- Zion Hikes- The ultimate hiking guide to plan your trip to Zion! Get Trail information, photos, and trail descriptions directly from a park ranger who has spent countless hours hiking this incredible park!
- Zion Shuttle Guide- Learn when the shuttles are running and how to use them to plan your trip to Zion
- Zion Narrows planning guide- The ultimate guide to plan your hiking adventure to the Zion Narrows. Includes both day hikes and top-to-bottom overnight hikes.
- Emerald Pools Trail Guide- Plan your trip to one of Zion's most iconic trails!
- Zion National Park Camping Guide- Complete guide to camping in Zion National Park
- Watchman Campground- Zion's main campground is located next to the visitor center and the park shuttle stop. The campground has 176 campsites, 95 electric hookups, and 7 group sites.
- South Campground- Centrally located next to the visitor center, the shuttle bus stop, the Parus Trail, and the Virgin River. The campground has 117 campsites and no RV hookups.
Additional State Parks and Tribal Parks Near Zion National Park
- Valley of Fire State Park (Nevada)- an incredible park with great trails and jaw-dropping scenery between Las Vegas and Zion!
- Upper Antelope Canyon- The slot canyon that every photographer on the planet desires to photograph!
- Monument Valley- The most iconic scenery of the American Southwest and the location of countless Western movies.
- Valley of the Gods- This is a park where you can spend as little as a couple of hours and complete the 17-mile scenic drive, and truly get an appreciation of the area.
- Goosenecks State Park (Utah)- amazing views of the San Juan River twisting and turning, causing epic goosenecks in the canyon 1,000 feet below.
- Goblin Valley State Park (Utah)- is best known for its goblin-like geologic features that can be easily seen.
National Parks near Zion National Park
- Pipe Springs National Monument- learn about the Mormon War!
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Explore all the recreational opportunities along Lake Mead and around Hoover Dam
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument - If you are flying into Las Vegas on your way to Zion, this is an easy park to visit on the way.
- Bryce Canyon National Park- No matter if you see Bryce in the summer or snow, at sunrise or the middle of the day, its breathtaking scenery and hoodoos will leave you inspired and awestruck!
- Cedar Breaks National Monument- Another gift from nature, the mini Bryce Canyon with sunsets that will dazzle your imagination! They have pretty epic fall colors, too
- Grand Canyon National Park- nicknamed "The Big Ditch" is something you just have to see to believe! Its wonders are hard to put into words; photographs can only capture a small portion of its epicness! It truly is one of the seven wonders of the natural world!
- Capitol Reef National Park- The least visited of the 5 National Parks in Utah is what I call one of the top hidden Gems in the National Park System! It has epic scenic drives, epic hikes, jaw-dropping scenery, and much more!
- Arches National Park- A hiker's and photographer's paradise! Arches is home to over 2000 natural sandstone arches, many of which will blow your mind!
- Canyonlands National Park- Canyonlands is broken down into 3 sections, each filled with the charm and rugged beauty of the American Southwest. It's easy to see some of the highlights, but its real charm comes to those who plan and prepare to go deep into the wilderness.
Check out these other great Utah National Parks, Nevada National Parks, Idaho National Parks, Wyoming National Parks, Colorado National Parks, New Mexico National Parks, and Arizona National Parks.
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