Zion National Park, Utah. Zion Lodge.

East Entrance 2010 Road Construction

Road construction and closures are scheduled for the East Entrance of Zion National Park. Please note that the construction will not impact Zion Canyon, the most visited area of the park as well as the location of Zion Lodge. However, if your travel route to or from Zion National Park includes use of the East Entrance gate, your travel could be impacted.

The road construction will occur from the junction of the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive to the East Entrance of Zion National Park (State Hwy 9), including Mt. Carmel Tunnel.  The construction schedule has been revised and beginning June 27th, the construction will result in this section of the highway is completely closed Sunday thru Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (*MDT) with no vehicles being allowed through during this time frame. During the day you may experience up to 30 minute delays. There will be no closures on Fridays, Saturdays and Holidays. Construction is scheduled to be completed by October 28, 2010.

For the most up-to-date information on the road construction, please call 435-772-3256 (press 2, then 4) or visit the National Park Service Web site at www.nps.gov/zion.

Below is a regional map to help you see the region and identify the best alternate routes. Also viewable online on the National Park Service Web site.

Late Arrivals - Zion Lodge Reservations

With the applicable deposit paid on your reservation, your room is guaranteed for late arrival. So enjoy your day in the region and we’ll have your room ready when you arrive. Our restaurant is open from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., ready to satisfy your appetite with a great dinner (reservations recommended) or to get you started on the right track with a great breakfast beginning at 6:30 a.m. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00pm. The Castle Dome Café (a quick service food outlet) is open daily from 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. (seasonally).

*If you are traveling to Zion National Park from Arizona or Nevada, please note that Utah is on Mountain Daylight Time and is one hour ahead of Arizona and Nevada.

Alternate Routes - Regional Map 

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