Top Adventures in Springdale
Camp Under Zion's Watchman
Watchman Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds at Zion National Park. With a prime location only a ¼ mile away from the South entrance and gorgeous scenery right outside of your tent, including the tall sandstone cliffs that surround i...
Hike Angels Landing, Zion NP
Angels Landing has long been one of my favorite national parks hikes. The hike is thrilling, extremely photogenic, and appeals to those who enjoy exchanging leg power for views. The hike to the top isn't long, 2.7 miles, but you'll definitely fee...
5.4 miles
1488 ft gain
Photographing the Sunset at Canyon Junction Bridge
The view of the Watchman from Canyon Junction Bridge is one of the most highly photographed views in Zion National Park. Located nearby the South Visitor Center, this beautiful and easily accessible viewpoint is frequented by many visitors of Zion...
Photograph Sunset on The Watchman from Canyon Junction Bridge
Arguably no image of Zion National Park is more recognizable than a photograph of sunset on The Watchman as seen from the Canyon Junction Bridge. This spot is a staple of the National Parks system and is a go-to place for professions photographers...
Canyoneering Pine Creek Canyon, Zion
Disclaimer: Canyoneering is a dangerous and technical activity. Don’t enter any canyon without the skills to match it, or the knowledge to navigate it.
Pine Creek requires a canyoneering permit that can be reserved online and picked up at the Zion...
1.5 miles
-300 ft gain
Hike Zion's Canyon Overlook Trail
The trailhead is located east out of the 1.1 mile long tunnel off highway 9. Parking is available immediately to the right after exiting the tunnel and the trail then begins with these charming steps, carved into sandstone, that climb above the Zi...
1 miles
57 ft gain
Hike the East Temple Saddle Loop
This adventure is a strenuous 4-mile (3-5 hour) loop into the backcountry of ZNP and is not recommended for families or those with a fear of heights. It begins at the Canyon Overlook Trailhead located on the east side of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunn...
4 miles
2500 ft gain
Hike the Sand Bench Trail
The Sand Bench Trail is a loop trail and starts at the Court of the Patriarchs shuttle stop. The trail makes a loop which is approximately 3.5 miles long. The trail can be accessed across the road from the shuttle stop. Look for a water tank and b...
3.5 miles
500 ft gain
Camp off the Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway
Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway is gorgeous 9.5 mile road that runs between Rockville near the entrance to Zion National Park and Apple Valley UT, and affords excellent places to camp & boondock *as long* as it is .5 miles from the road it...
9.5 miles
800 ft gain
Hike to Zion's Upper Emerald Pool
Start this trail walking across the bridge over the Virgin River into the start of the trails that lead to the pools. The path takes you through the bottoms of the water falls and you see them falling over the rocks above you. Though this sight ma...
3 miles
350 ft gain
Visit Grafton Ghost Town
Grafton Ghost Town is an abandoned small town 7 miles outside Zion National Park and the modern towns of Rockville and Springdale, Utah.
To get there from Highway 9, get off on Bridge Lane residential road and cross the Virgin River on a historic...
Scramble Up Lady Mountain
Begin by taking the shuttle to the Zion Lodge, where you can fill up on water for the day of steep hiking and scrambling ahead. Walk as if to the Emerald Pools, but after crossing the bridge immediately take a sharp left. Several hundred feet down...
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Hurricane, Utah
Watchman Campground
Overview For visitors to Zion National Park, Watchman Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located near the park's south entrance, the campground is just a short walk from the main visitor center... -
Watchman Trail
South Campground (Ut)
Overview For visitors to Zion National Park, South Campground is an ideal place to stay. Reservations for South Campground are available 14 days ahead of arrival. Located near the park's south entr... -
Virgin, Utah
Under Canvas Zion
Accommodations: Safari tents starting at $199 per night (4 person max) Safari with 4 twin beds starting at $199 per night (4 person max) Safari with adjacent Hive starting at $249 per night (6 pers...From $199/night
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Duck Creek Village, Utah
Navajo Lake Campground
Overview Navajo Lake Campground, located on the south shore of Navajo Lake, it provides a spectacular setting for boating, camping, fishing, hiking, biking and photography. Boat rentals, launching... -
Duck Creek Village, Utah
Te Ah
Overview Te-Ah Campground is located 28 miles east of Cedar City, Utah, in scenic Navajo Lake Basin. Touring bicycle groups commonly use Te-Ah as a stopover on their way through this beautiful corn...
