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Zion National Park Staff Trying To Improve Access Through South Entrance

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By Compiled From N... - May 19th, 2022
Zion National Park's south entrance station/NPS

Zion National Park' south entrance station/NPS

In an effort to improve access to Zion National Park through its south entrance near Springdale, Utah, park staff is asking the public to review some of the options and concepts currently on the table.

While the effort is part of the larger endeavor to improve visitor management through the south entrance, for now the focus is on pedestrians and bicyclists. On May 25 the park staff will host a meeting to discuss the current situation and proposed solutions. Staff will share design options to improve transportation links, simplify navigation, and provide pedestrians and bicyclists more dedicated space and infrastructure away from roads. 

“This is the first part of a multi-step process to determine how we should plan for the future of Zion National Park’s South Entrance and South Campground,” said Zion Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh. “We consider this project part of our larger, ongoing visitor use planning effort. It builds on our collaborative planning process giving park visitors, neighbors, and other stakeholders an opportunity to learn and provide important information for our decision-making process.” 

Some of the improvements the NPS is considering include: 

  • Defining the Zion Canyon Pedestrian Entrance. 
  • Realigning the roadway accessed from the South Entrance Fee Station to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. 
  • Expanding the shuttle maintenance facility to accommodate electrical vehicle charging. 
  • Reconstructing the South Campground to meet current accessibility and safety codes. 
  • Installing intuitive wayfinding pedestrian trails and improving accessibility in the South Entrance Area. 

The park will host a virtual public meeting on May 25 at 6 p.m. MDT. Attend the meeting for free online or call to listen in by phone. Get information about the meeting and phone numbers online.

* Zoom Meeting Link

A recording of the meeting will be posted on the National Park Service Planning, Environment and Public Comment website. 

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