Zion Canyon Visitor Center Reviews

park is overrun and understaffed. be prepared to have no one available to answer questions and nothing posted to help you.

Just an outstanding national park and the visitor center lives up to the scenery. Plenty of rangers to assist you.

Not the most informative information centre ever. The river flow information for the Narrows hike is useful. The shop is extensive. But the most useful information was actually on the little board as we waited for the shuttle bus.

The parking was full when we got there - but there is additional parking either beside the main road, or up past the campground slightly uphill. The additional parking is not signposted, but there doesn't seem to be any problem leaving your car there all day.

We hiked for 2 1/2 days in Zion and the Rangers at the Visitor's Center were very helpful in planning our itinerary. They explained which trails were open and which were closed, which to do at certain times of day to take advantage of morning or afternoon sun and/or heat and what equipment would be recommended for a hike through the Narrows.

Overall, a very worthwhile stop. Our visit to Zion would have been much less enjoyable if we had tried to make up our itinerary on our own with the benefit of "local knowledge".

If you want to park at the visitor's center for the park shuttle bus, it is best to get there before 8 or after 3. The parking lot fills up quickly.

Extremely busy inside and outside of center. A little hard to find when so many people in lines to go somewhere.

We stayed in Springdale and rode the free town shuttle to the park entrance, which puts you right at the visitor center where you can then board the free park shuttle. The visitor center has maps and displays about the park, with rangers on hand to answer questions and provide tips. There's a nice gift shop with a variety of items, including hiking sticks that come in very handy when hiking The Narrows.

we signed up for the free park range tour. seats fill up fast, so make a reservation early in your visit. we have a service dog and we took her with us. great way to see the park!

A very nice selection of gifts and the young gentleman helping me was beyond kind. Plenty of great books and maps of the area as well.

Staff very helpful/friendly. Cool displays outside provide great info on park and surroundings. Great gift shop. Eco-minded cooling system in center - read the placard about it. Our family loved our visit here.

Great little gift shop..I know water is better for you but my only complaint is there was no soft drinks at this location. But I was able to go up the lodge and get a fountain drink. Lots of interesting things in the gift shop.

Books and tshirts were so unique. Quite a choice of southwest books. Great Xmas gifts.
Kind and courteous staff answered questions.

Expert advice on what to do and how to get around the park. they have a gift shop, restaurant and information center. Park staff is great

Lots of good solid information and an excellent bookstore. Water filling station outside. Organized for crowd control. Easy to get on the right bus.

We were distressed due to a situation. The visitors centre staff were extremely helpful in providing suggestions

A great start to an amazing place. Had a great little gift shop with tons of options. You could get a sweatshirt for a very reasonable price as it is a little chilly this time of year.

It was undergoing some exterior renovation when we were here but the inside of this center is great. An information desk was staffed with enough folks to handle the spring break crowd. And the adjacent gift shop had the usual trinkets but also a great selection of books and even water bottles in case you forgot yours. Outside is a relief map of the park to help put it in perspective. In addition, there are many display boards with information about the park and you'll have plenty of time to read them while you wait for the shuttle. There are loooong lines if you are arriving any time after 7/8 am. However, the park staff do a great job keeping everyone updated on waiting times. Shuttle drivers are great. Although one gal had everyone on the bus giggling because she was just a tad militant on making sure people were sitting/standing in the right zones on the bus. All due to keeping everyone safe so who can argue with that.

This has the basic things you find at a national park visitors center. I did not see any films to view when I was there. I would skip & spend my time seeing the park.

The visitor centre is nowhere near as good as the museum, it sells tickets and souvenirs and has a few information boards outside
Make sure you visit the museum

We found the staff very knowledgeable & very helpful in clarifying appropriate hikes & parking tips etc.

Sadly the visitor center was mostly closed except for the book store due to covid protocols. So there is no way of knowing what was inside.

This is where you board the tram for the lower canyon road.

Inside the center one area offers a Ranger Desk for questions and info. Outside there is place to fill water bottles and restrooms. The other side of building is the area for merchandise. Lots to offer from books, clothing and other items. Day we arrived temps were much cooler then normal and drizzle/rain. We had rain gear but I was pleased to see they offered rain jackets and/or ponchos for others who were caught unaware of the change in weather. The weather changed FREQUENTLY when we were there. Be prepared with layers and varied types of clothing. We changed often back and forth during a single day depending on current weather conditions and weather patterns. Stayed warm while hiking more strenuous trails but it turned cooler in the shade, with breeze or with drizzle on slower trails.

A couple of help desks including the wilderness permit center and lots of information on the history of the canyon, the people before and the geology that formed this beautiful area.

They offer many great souvenirs, such as collectible guide books and photos. The do close at 5 pm so factor that in. The buses all meet here.

Zion is the most popular of the Mighty Five national parks and therefore has the busiest visitor centre.

There are exhibits both inside and out. There is an orientation film show and a great gift shop.

There is also a desk manned by rangers where you can ask questions and pick up park maps.

Toilets are also available at the centre.

The centre is also the starting point of the (free) Zion park shuttle. There is a very large car park, but you need to get there early.

A stop in the visitor center is great for gathering information and souvenirs. Also for catching the shuttle. There is a mock up of the entire canyon which is interesting. Restrooms are available.

We usually stop at a visitor center at the start of a national park trip, but our visit to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center was on our way out of Zion. Our group found many desirable souvenirs of our time at Zion and there is an excellent selection. The lines were long, but we found center staff helpful and courteous.

We started each of our 3 days in Zion at the visitor center. It's the perfect place to park your car and take the free shuttle to the trailheads. There are multiple rangers who are a great resource to answer any questions you may have. Gift shop is well stocked. There is also free spring water on tap. This is one of the best visitor centers I've been to.

The staff at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center was well informed and helpful. They could answer questions we could not find the answers to online or in the park paper and brochure.They were also very pleasant.

Given the high volume of visitation, this visitor center is among the best. Due to the shuttle, the vast parking lot fills up rapidly in the morning, 9:00 AM even. Watch the short film which describes some of the hiking options, fill up your water bottles and get on the shuttle as fast as you can to avoid crowds of not so early risers Familiarize yourself with the fauna, there are some marvelous sightings available, if you know what to look for. Check out the Ranger tours and lectures. We found them superb.

Nothing stands out at this visitor center. They have information of some of the more popular hikes on the wall so no need to line up to ask a ranger. The gift shop is tidy and clean.

The Visitor Center at Zion has adequate bathroom facilities, a bookstore that offers maps, books and a good selection of souvenirs and gifts. This is the starting point of the Zion Canyon shuttle.Right outside of the park gate is also the starting point of the Springdale shuttle. There is adequate parking at the Visitor Center . But if you can’t find parking there,there are parking spaces in the town of Springdale, which is right outside of the park.We stayed at a hotel in Springdale. We took the Springdale shuttle right in front of our hotel, got off at the Visitor Center and took the Zion shuttle going around the park.

This is clean, well maintained and staffed by knowledgable staff and Rangers. This is the location that buses into Zion National Park originate. The parking is limited, so be sure to arrive early, by about 8am otherwise you will have to hike in.

Very accommodating and friendly. Found hat prices cheaper than other shops along the strip. Convenient hours, open until 8:00p

We spent 4 glorious days at Zion National Park. Heard a lecture at the visitor's center given by Ranger Mike Large. He broke down how the canyon was formed in a simple, easy to understand, humorous, and engaging presentation. Hearing Mike, I was amazed at how Mother Nature works and at the same time, proud that as an American, we have professional people like Mike working for the National Park Service. Definitely make some time to stop here while in Zion and listen to one of the many Ranger talks given.

Incredibly helpful resources are available to answer all questions, nice gift shop and the easiest place to start your Zion adventure up the Canyon Road.

Bathrooms are clean and water refill station are available here too.

One of several reviews related to a 20 day Grand Circle tour.

In Zion we ended up visiting both the Visitor Center and the Human History Museum. Both are worth stopping in at, but the Human History Museum has especially good information, like that provided by park rangers in their free talks. So we recommend taking the time to visit both the Visitor Center and Human History Museum.

Good clean rest rooms in the centre (highly recommend using prior to canyon visit - it’s the smelly longdrops otherwise) and some interesting purchases. Well run shuttle service with helpful drivers (omg! How do they do it? Same question 53 times an hour). Foods a bit of a problem with the queuing but it’s giid quality, generous portions and well packed

The staff answered all our questions and were very nice. Nice set up inside, good restrooms, gift shop, and general information.

The visitor center is located at stop #1 - however; signs can be a little hard to find! Worth the trouble to locate. Nice gift shop and Rangers that can answer - just about - any question you can throw their way!

Make sure you stop here before and during your trip. Very conveniently located and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

The Zion National Park Visitor Centre is located just past the entrance to the park. This is a place all visitors should stop to pick up maps, speak to rangers and find out latest information on trail statuses around the park.

There is a huge car park at the Visitor Centre as well as a large campsite, clean bathrooms, water refill stations, gift shop as well as loads of park, trail, wilderness and other general information panels inside and outside the main building. This is also where you pick up the Free shuttle service taking visitors deep into the hear of Zion National Park.

We also enjoyed two trails which start at the Visitor Centre. These include the Pa'rus trail which follows the Virgin River all the way to Canyon Junction as well as the Watchman Trail which ascends to elevated locations nearby, where visitors are afforded nice views into the Zion lower canyon and the town of Springdale.

In the end, we found the Zion Visitor Centre to be a very useful stop to make at the beginning of your visit to the park. Just be prepared for crowds while you are here as this is an incredibly popular park and everyone seems to stop here.

The staff was both helpful in finding items within the store and their knowledge of Zion. They were able to help us decide on what to see with the time we had avilable

Take at least ten minutes, preferable more, to learn about what to do or hike in the park.
Just next to the buses.

Zion Canyon Visitor Center offers an excellent overview of the park, valuable advice from rangers/staff, great views, wide range of souvenirs, an opportunity to stock up on travel needs, the park bus stops here.........a good place to start your exploring !

We caught the shuttle from Zion Lodge and had a nice walk-around at the Visitor Center. Displays. Large gift shop. When it came time to leave, the line went on forever to catch another shuttle back to the Lodge. But, it was still a nice time.

This is a nice visitor center in Zion National Park. There is a gift shop and they have plenty of people to provide information and assistance.

The visitor centre did what it needed to, and further up the road in the park is a museum with an informative film and ranger talks. We went to both and enjoyed them.

Very nice displays, excellent information and history of the park. in a large building. Great shady spots outside to relax or enjoy your lunch. Staff here is very helpful and friendly.

Here we met with skilled guides and no questions was unanswered. The shuttle buses from the center is absolutely a treat.

Love the people here. love all of the shopping centers. Every year we look forward to going and hiking.

We had a short while at the center. It was ok to sort out what we wanted to visit next, toilets etc... Plus we could have a good read of the parks history.

Starting off from the centre going in the canyon is an experience on it's own . The river at the bottom is something to see and walk along .

Drove from Las Vegas Nevada to the 97 year old national park in Utah. Drove through the park's main road and tunnel to opposite end. Then took the free shuttle through the valley.

This is the place to start your exploration of Zion park. Find out all you need to know about the shuttles, the trails, the history, the geology, etc. There are also restrooms, a gift shop and stations to fill your water bottles. The staff can provide you with good advice about making the best of your time at Zion.

If you haven't done research in advance about the park, make sure you stop here to get the info you need.

as usual with all visitor centers, they are there to help guide you around, has a gifts shop,sell waterbottles, so if you dont have a drink you brought in you will need one on the hike. i made that mistake lol. Grab yourself one, its $3.99.Save your money at the souvineer shop there, they have better ones in the town coming in, i would wait. no food is sold there, so have a snack before, you dont want to hike on a full stomach, and grab a nice meal after

Lots of information boards dotted around. Very informative. Staff can advise you where to walk and give additional information.

The Zion Canyon visitor center was crowded during our visit but the process of getting on and getting off the shuttles was well-organized. The onsite gift store is pretty large and had lots of souvenirs/ t-shirts for sale.

If you take the shuttle from Springdale, then you have no choice but to stop at the visitor center, as that is where you are dropped off to take the Zion shuttle. The visitor center is your typical visitor center. It provides information, it has Rangers to answer questions and a small gift shop. The best part of the visitor center was the air conditioning that gave a brief reprieve from the summer heat.

The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is the hub & the Entrance (paystation) of the park & can get very crowded. This is where the Springdale city shuttles drop you off and this is also where you go to catch the park shuttles to go inside the park. The VC is also where you can get help from Rangers, sign up for Ranger programs, and always check the day's weather forecast for The Narrows hike (check for heavy rain, flash flooding, thunder/lightening).

If arriving by car, you must get to the VC parking lot no later than 8am; else all the parking spots are gone for the rest of the day. There are lots of outdoor exhibits/displays about the park. A gift shop/bookstore, but no places to eat. You have to walk a bit outside the entrance (where the Springdale shuttle drops you off) to find a grocery store and a pizza place.

For the large size of the VC grounds (sometimes you can get lost or turned around); it is well organized and plenty of signage to show you where to go. There are clean restrooms and plenty of water filling stations here.

Easy travel by car . SpringHill Suites in Springdale was clean and service was exceptional. August heat was a factor and we stayed indoors after 2pm . We would hit the Zion trails by 7 am and accomplish as many trails as we could

Be sure to stop here on your way into the park. If you don't already have a park newspaper, pick one up here. Talk to the rangers about what might be the best hike for your situation and to ask any questions about the park logistics.

There are display boards about the park outside the information center and just outside is where you catch the shuttle to visit the park.

Very nice visitors center with a great selection of gifts. Went there a few times during our visit to shop and fill up on water.

The staff at the information desk were helpful and didn't try to rush through my questions. They provided a second map of the park and marked on map the answers to my questions which was great. There is another location that has a 22 minute movie about Zion and a good overview of the area. The Visitor does have wifi and the bookstore is located in the same building.

Park presentations are showing politics and prejudice in promoting the welfare of government employees and government contractors. Another example is that the park service has removed from its presentations the historical significance of the Mormon pioneer Joseph Black who praised the area so much that the area was called Joseph's Glory for a period.

It is nice to see a state like Utah that values it's natural resources and steps up to the plate to keep them open and functional during the government shutdown. Take note California!

So the park itself is gorgeous! The actual park rangers seem to be very courteous and informative, however a young lady at the information desk was absolutely horrible. I wish I would have paid attention to her name. We went up to ask a simple question about a trail and she would literally give us a one word response. She basically told us that parking would be impossible for the trail, but gave no additional information. I think the park really needs to think twice about who they are placing at the information desk. I believe she is part of the volunteers and they are college students. But please if you hate your job so much, give everyone a break and find something you enjoy. She was really rude to us. On a positive note, there is a gift shop in there and the lady was very nice. I would just google the information you need to avoid the desk.

Great place to start your visit to Zion. Two trails start here , very informative and lots to see. get there early as the parking lot fills up very quick as the shuttles pick up here as well

The visitor's center is well-done and nice, and the bookstore is excellent. But is was crowded and on the day we were there the air did not seem to be working and it was hot and uncomfortable.

A very comfortable visitor center with all the information that you might need. The visitor center is located right after the entrance to the national park and surrounded by big parking lot and some sitting areas for picnic.
There are flush toilet and also drinking fountains in the visitor center's building.

We went here in mid October and we were so glad it wasn’t as busy as summer. We got to the center about 9 am and there was plenty of parking (even though the sign coming into Zion said parking was full). The shuttle was constantly running so we never had to wait long and being that it was “off season” we didn’t have to have a separate ticket for the shuttle. It was full at one point heading out of the park and we did have to stand. I can’t imagine how busy this must be in the summer! You can park in Springdale and shuttle into the park as well.

The visitor's center did not have much on display. Unless you were going to hike and needed detailed information, the rangers just indicated where you would get on the buses. You do walk pass the center to get to the buses but other than that there really wasn't much there.

Very helpful and friendly staff. Even now the shutdown is there. The shop is open from 8 am till 5 pm everyday. Parking is not a problem. Huge parking lot. Restrooms are open and clean. There is a minimum of staff members, but they are there for you to help.

Zion Canyson Center is a nice little spot to take a break and get refreshments. On a good sunny day there will likely have people relaxing on the grass it can look like a college campus :-)

It was a very busy weekend, but items in the gift store were stocked and the employees all had smiles on their faces.

There are good choices of souvenirs such as t-shirts, drink bottles, stickers, books and jewel to commentate our time in Zion NP plus buying here contributes to the NP.

You have to catch a bus from here to ride through Zions. There was alot of people but everything was marked clearly and it was easy to get where we had to go to catch the bus. It was very clean here! There are places to spend your money at too. Brewery that has food. Tourist shop full of stuff. Information on the park is available. Bathroom was clean!

We enjoyed the Visitor Center but highly disappointed in the cafeteria. The cold sandwich is average but the rest of the food is purely school cafeteria level. Unless you are extremely hungry avoid this place.

Loved our stay in Springdale. The visitors center helped with hiking lists, brochures, information about shuttles, restaurants etc

Movie nicely explained the development of the park. Displays were okay. One of the shuttle stops so this place is easy to reach.

The Visitor Center at Zion National Park has multiple outdoor kiosks about the Park's history and is also a wonderful place to do bird watching, or start on a hike.

The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is very helpful. When we visited it was also quite busy. There was a queue outside to wait to talk to a ranger about hikes in the park. The inside of the visitor center is quite large and is mostly a gift shop. There are all kinds of gifts and an area where you can get your National Parks Passport stamped. There are restrooms in the Zion Canyon Visitor Center area. There are plenty of facilities, but there was always somewhat of a line to use the facilities because of the number of visitors to the park.
This is also the area where you can get on the Zion Canyon Shuttle. The shuttles were always full, but we did not wait long for one so that was nice. We visited in early May, but I am sure as the park gets busier that there are lines for the shuttle.
This is a helpful visitor center and quite large, but do be ready for the crowds.

The visitor has a nice selection of souvenirs! In addition it is located near a lot of hiking trails and picnic areas. Zion National Park is one of my absolute favorite places in the US. The scenery is magnificent and it's close to other national parks in Utah and Arizona.

Not really an attraction, reviewing it because I'm on a bit of a reviewing spree, helpful friendly staff, they have all the answers you need, there's weather reports and ask them about conditions if your heading up the narrows.

Large souvenir section, with great selection. Rangers on hand to answer questions and offer good suggestions. Bathrooms available too!

Really helpful Rangers and lots of good information about the weather, trails and the park in general. Ask them about the less popular routes for a great day without the feeling you are in Disney.

We visited the Zion Canyon Visitor Center in January. To our surprise Zion National Park was such a great place to visit during the winter. While the temperatures were cold and there was snow on the ground, it was certainly not unbearable or to uncomfortable. The Visitor Center is informative and the park rangers are helpful. Great stop for gear if you need any last minute things!

The visitors center, the rangers and docents make the whole experience great. If you have a question, they have the answeres. As to which walks to take, they are understanding of ones limitations and help out.

The visitor center had a lot of different souvenirs. I was so excited to find a counted cross stitch of Zion. Very clean and friendly staff.

We had a wonderful time and went on all the hikes and visited the centers and read the history. Food was delicious and we enjoyed every minute of it especially all the friendly hikers we met from all over the world!

Lots of gift items to choose from. Most are made in China. As we visited multiple parks on this trip, I saw several of the same items at the other visitor centers. The only thing changed was the name on the souvenir.

This is a good visitor center with exhibits and a small gift shop. Outside are spectacular views. Take advantage of the good bathrooms. You can catch the shuttle tour nearby or simply continue by car along the Zion-Mt Carmel Highway.

Stop in to grab a map, talk to a park ranger and buy/ rent a walking stick to use in the Narrows. You'll also want to check the flash flood potential while you're inside. The park shuttle begins its route here so you can visit any area you'd like from this point. For the more challenging hikes, you'll need to register with the ranger before you set out on your journey.
There are restrooms, but no place to buy drinks. However, you can fill your water bottle.

This visitor center was very nice and clean with good information and helpful people and also...good snacks :)

How can a building be like a tree? Find out at Zion National Park's super-green Visitor Center. The answer? A tree uses available resources, maintains a balance with its surroundings and gives back to the world around it. Using nature's wisdom in the Zion Canyon Visitor Center design was a natural. It is Zion's best known Earth-friendly endeavor. The Visitor Center was built on a previously disturbed site and utilized outdoor exhibits to take advantage of Zion's climate, thus reducing materials needed and cost. "Ecohunt" signs have been placed throughout the site so visitors can explore the building's features. For example, solar panels provide 30 percent of the building's power and 80 percent of the structure is lit through natural daylight. There are cooling towers, landscaping and irrigation, thermal massing and Trombe Wall for heat retention, insulation and a computer-controlled energy management system. The Visitor Center has saved $14,000 per year from a 74.4 percent reduction in energy use. At the same time, the Visitor Center continues to provide up-to-date information on weather conditions and hiking conditions in the park. Due to damage from a July 11 storm, the Kayenta Trail and Upper Emerald Pools Trail are closed until further notice. And the Hidden Canyon Trail was closed on August 28 due to a rockfall. And access to portions of Kolob Canyon are restricted due to a construction project that began on May 1. Meanwhile, visitors are urged to examine the exhibits that tell the history of the park.

This is a very well-stocked gift shop and visitor's center where you can find something for everyone. Information about the park is obtained here also. This is where the shuttle from Springdale brings those who wish to enter the park. From here the Zion shuttle takes over to carry everyone to the different shuttle stops throughout the canyon. There are also some privately owned businesses located here where you can rent bikes, buy supplies, and other items.

On way into the Park, I stopped in here to purchase some mementos for loved ones. They had nice selection of items and was able to purchase a great necklace for daughter -- she loved it. It was on sale so was a very good price!!!
The shop is clean and well maintained.

The shuttle to the trail heads doesn't start running till 7. We arrived shortly after and the lot was nearly full. They will have a sign if it is. Clean bathrooms.

We got here very early and parked at the visitors center. Nice restrooms and plenty of exhibits and informative maps. Tons of people and the lines for the shuttle reminded me of Disney lines.

Visitor Center is excellent--great place to get some water and the store is large with many souvenirs and helpful items. Just getting out of the car and looking behind you reveals impressive cliffs of red rock. The parking lot fills up very, very rapidly, so if you can get there for the first tram, you'll do well and you'll have a parking spot for the day. If you have to go back to town, we'd recommend leaving your car parked in the lot and taking the short walk to the free tram back to town.

Walking even a short way along the trail beyond the Visitor Center reveals a lush river bed trail to more stunning views of the red cliffs as you travel further along the trail. Particularly stunning light in the evenings.

Zion National Park is a great place to visit and the Visitor Center staff should be the first stop. Knowing all the trails, they can guide you to the best fit for you. Easy, Moderate. Long or short. There are description of the park in pictures on the walls. A nice store with souvenirs. Start there and have a great time.

Helpful place to start when entering the park. Guides help you to decide on trails and provide on site information.

We have been before but do not get tired of the mountains. It has a great shuttle service that makes it east to get around.

The staff really knows their trails and were a great help in deciding which ones suited us. The store has just about every item you will need t enjoy your stay and hikes

Lots of information inside and out. Plenty of restrooms and water for hikers or just to fill a water bottle. Good selection of souvenirs as well.

Excellent visitor center located just inside the pedestrian gate in Springdale. Our national park visitor centers are a great bargain full of information, ideas, maps, souvenirs, toys and stuffed animals. Kids love them and adults can find books, Park history and souvenir clothing and back packs. Well worth a visit.

The visitor center is small but sufficient. The rangers working the day we arrived weren't every helpful or polite.

This Visitor Center is another static and lifeless display. It's a good place to get info about trails conditions and flash flood potential. It's likely the only place in the park you will find a Ranger. I've visited Zion 7 times and I've only seen a Ranger on the trails twice. Why aren't they on the trails where they are needed? Once you are on a trail, you are truly on your own, so be prepared.

Wine can be bought here (which is not easy to find in Utah/for tourists...). Good information and can get the bus/transport from here. Very informative.

This is the main visitor center and gift shop for Zion NP. It gets extremely busy as the day progresses. Prepare to wait in line for assistance if you are planning hiking within the park. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. A great place to start your visit to Zion and the location where you pick up the shuttle within the park.

The visitor center can get very crowded after 11 am. The first shuttle stop to get into the park is located here. Inside the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, there is a large souvenir shop and information about the park.

Zion's Visitor Centre was well laid out and had staff available to answer questions visitor's had about the park. The staff were very helpful.

They are extremely knowledgeable and very informative. Very friendly and helpfu. The park was so easy to navigate after we stopped at the visitor center . The park spectacular

One of the best National Park visitor centers we have visited. Plenty of park rangers and staff to provide guidance and information. Town shuttle delivers you to the shuttle system for the park. Thanks.

We stop by the Visitor Center everytime we go through the main entrance to Zion National Park. It is a good starting point to begin your fun at this amazing National treasure!!

Plenty of information available about the park. There are Rangers there to answer all your questions and give you terrific suggestions. A gift shop with cool souvenirs is something not to be missed. Also, a good idea to use their clean restroom facilities before beginning your day's activities.

Have fun!!

Honestly, you can buy your walking stick almost anywhere... they're all $17.99, collapsible (telescopic), and have a spring bounch (anti-shock). I absolutely recommend buying one if you don't have one.
The price is about the same on amazon $16. "Anti-shock Telescopic Walking Hiking Stick trekking Pole". A must have if you are doing any moderate to intense hiking trails.

If you are going to do the Narrows... find out about the water height here as well as potential for flash flood.

The rangers are very helpful to give the best information about what Zion has to offer. I’ve been visiting Zion for years and keep coming back for more. The visitor center is a nice area to walk around inside and out. It’s pleasant and big enough for the crowds.

Zion is very, very popular and can be crowded. The staff at the visitor center was helpful and cheerful and the displays helped us understand the area better.

This is one of the best stocked visitors centers we have seen, especially for kids books. Plenty of high quality shirts, books, and gifts for adults too

Helpful staff and a place to grab a coffee after the first walk of the day whilst waiting for the shuttle.

The place was very busy but they checked you out quickly and had lots of interesting things for sale. The bathrooms were clean and though we did not eat, the food smelled and looked pretty good. The shuttle system went smoothly and the people on the busses were all so nice and easy to talk with.

The visitor center complex is large, with a series of indoors and outdoors displays (along with restrooms, water filling locations, and the shuttle bus terminals). Good information to be had here.

It is a nice visitorcenter. Youcan buy lunch and fill your waterbottle with fremhæve water for free.

Make sure you stop here first. They guides were incredibly helpful and gave us great recommendations to set up our itinerary.

Perfect first stop to get info about what to do for the day. Learned it takes the trolley/bus 40 minutes from the visitor center to the last stop. You can hop on & off at every stop without waiting too long for the next trolley.

Restrooms & info.

For me a good first stop to ask the questions about our plans for our trip.

'Mike' was brilliant and had us feeling confident in no time. Armed with a map and a few hours left of our day we headed out.

It is a nice stop for a rest and some air conditioning. Small area with a gift shop. It was pretty quiet with not many people when we were there.

Great pace to get info or shade from the unforgiving heat during the hot months. But it can get crowded. Lots of dayonly visitors. Most of them end up near the river.

Everything you need to plan your stay in Zion. Maps, descriptions, advice, schedule of shuttles and helpful employees.
We loved our time in Zion and we will be back.

This is a good-sized Visior Center. Nice, air-conditioned, lots of selection, conveniently located and easily accessible.

Loved the huge selection of Zion collectibles. Prices were reasonable. Everyone we dealt with were very friendly.

This was the first of 11 parks we visited on our trip, was very nice. The next park was Bryce. In Zion we were looking up most of the time, in Bryce looking down most of the time.
We found out that our best procedure in Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon was to stop at the visitor center initially, make your plans, then use the park trolley to visit what u like, can get off the trolley then back on when finished at the spot, trolley runs about every 10 minutes, then can take your vehicle to other spots that the trolley doesn't visit.
At Grand Canyon see the Imax Grand Canyon Hidden Secrets Movie at the first visitor center, it is excellent.
Of the 11 we visited Zion would be in the top 5, Bryce was our favorite.

Not surprisingly, out of the Big 5 Utah NP visitor centers, this one was the best one in terms of merchandise selection. They had a good variety of unique tshirt designs and sizes and lots of fun gear.

The Book Store was large and had a great selection. The bathrooms were good, the displays were informative, the building nice and the views pretty darn good. We spent about an hour there checking it all out and shopping.

Rangers are available to answer questions. Maps for trails and attractions can be obtained. Bathrooms and water bottle filling stations are here. This is the location to park your car to access the shuttle system that services the park. The parking lot gets filled early. A gift shop is well-stocked.

Come here to get your questions answered and to get permits. Liked the pictures and descriptions of some of the popular hikes. Especially appreciated the example of the chain fences on some of the paths on Angel's Landing trail.

The entire area is spectacular and no one should miss. As far as the visitor center. Normal great information for hikers and other visitors. Great gift shop with the national park stamp you are looking for to enter into your NPS Passport! 😊 Water fill ups and restrooms are here and this is where you would board the shuttle into the park. Very well organized. There is a shuttle rounding the town to get you to the park and another that takes you back into the park. Plenty of shuttles. All free. Moving people continuously. This is a busy time of year yet I entered after 3 one day and before 8 the next without too much crowding. When I came back mid morning on the park shuttle, however the lines had started to form for boarding. Don’t get me wrong. There are LOTS of people! But go anyway. It’s really a special place.
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There are 9 stops on the shuttle back in the canyon. My favorite was Big Bend. Most people were hiking trails on other stops. This one I got off around 8:30-9:00am and I was by myself! It was so quiet and majestic. You can take a little trail (rugged) down to the river. Really nice.

We stopped at this visitor's center while on our tour of the park and found it informative and the movie was very informative.

Starting your visit at the visitor center is a great way to get oriented. We enjoyed watching the film, to find out about the attractions and to see beautiful photography from all seasons.

The Zion Visitor Center is the information center, and hub of the shuttle system for the Park. Get information and have a ranger answer your questions. If you are doing some hiking--check the weather. If there are flash flood warnings stay out of the slot canyons such as the Narrows. There is a gift shop, restrooms and the first/last shuttle stop.

One of the most well-designed visitor centers in the national park system. The overall design of the center blends into the environment while taking advantage of numerous eco-friendly features. The gift shop has a nice array of items. The ranger desk and permit office is always staffed with friendly and informative rangers.

We stopped in at the Visitor’s Center to get suggestions from the information desk. The rangers were nice, friendly and helpful. There is also a bookstore, restrooms and water fill station in the Visitor’s Center. But, the main reason you might come here is to catch the shuttle. Parking fills up fast in the morning so if you are staying in Springdale, you may want to leave your car at your hotel. The only thing missing, that most other parks we visited have, was an overview film. There is a separate museum at shuttle stop 2.

Highly recommend the ranger talks. We attended one about the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) and it is educational at the Zion Human History Museum. Also you can get a beautiful picture of the Great White Throne from the patio of the History Museum as well.

The shaded patio areas surrounding this Park visitor center is the best that we saw in Utah. There is plenty of seating in the shade near toilets and the store, and some picnic tables on the other side of the parking lot. It has WiFi accessibility, even after hours, in the parking lot and near the front doors. That is a good thing to know, since in many areas and some area motels, it doesn't work.

Full of information great display of layout of park map of what is there in park how to get there highly recommend that it be your first stop

Zion was so so beautiful! We eventually found many trails and made so many memories while taking in the stunning scenery. We started out at the NPS visitor center. We are not hikers by nature. We got in line to get advice on trails and points of interest that would match our level of experience. We were very unfortunate to get Marisa, a NPS park ranger. Marisa was rude, surly and did not share or offer helpful information with us on the appropriate trails for our family. She had zero personality and the capacity to help is and our family was zero. It was very frustrating. We called her out on her unhelpful personality and she looked at her watch! We left the line and found help at the Springdale Visitors Center. Guess what Marisa - you are there to help people. Find another job if you don't like what you do.

Loved the selection. Very crowded and busy, but staff were always friendly. Only negative thing was it tended to get a little warm, stuffy inside.

Informative, clean, has fresh clean water. Can pick up items from gift shop and maps. Take the shuttle bus from there.

Gorgeous views from the lookouts but seriously had a panic attack walking out the narrow walk way. My teens wanted to climb the rock out on the path, I wouldn't let them even though there were many visitors scaling it & taking scenic pics.

This is just terrible. I hate to give the Visitor Center just an average. But compared to other National Park Visitor Centers, it is just that - average. This includes the Human History Museum (First stop on the Shuttle).

The nicest part is the gift shop. Large and full of stuff you just gotta have and take home. The Visitor Center itself doesn't provide much information. The Ranger desk is as always most helpful. They will spend days talking with you.

The Human Histor Museum really doesn't have much content. They do have a video. We always do the National Park Videos first. But not much else.

All said, Zion is a magical place. And I would go to the Visitor Center and Museum. Just don't expect too much from them.

The visitor center is the hub of the park. There are ample restrooms, water filling stations, bike racks, a pedestrian bridge to the Bryce Village, numerous park rangers, a ton of information and a gift shop.
The restrooms are clean.
The shuttles are available nearly every 5 minutes. We never had to wait for one during peak season.
The layout is such that it disperses the crowds so you don't feel elbow to elbow with people. You can walk around and enjoy the views.
The gift shop is nice but can get crowded. the lines move quickly.
There are rangers always near by if you have questions.

Friendly service, clean, Informative and smiling people. You get maps and have a serene view in the back for quick photo ops. Get shuttle information, lodging information, maps of hikes and gifts or necessities in the shop right there.

They had a lot of things to buy. A typical tourist shop. Several different articels to buy about several parks in the area.

While we didn’t stop here until near the end of our visit, it is a “must stop” center.
We stamped our National Parks Passport book and purchased souvenirs. It has a wide variety of Zion NP items - a busy place.
Parking can be a challenge if you arrive too late in the morning. We arrived before the Visitor Center was open so we could get on an early shuttle bus, then shopped after a day of hiking trails.

If you are just starting your National Parks tour, grab a passport for $9.95, which includes pages, photos, maps, information all to make a great trip even better. The stamp is right there, and not only creates a great memory of all the places you have been, it creates a desire to see even more of our great National Parks. Great, fully loaded gift shop with very helpful and friendly employees. They can help you find the perfect trail to hike, the best way to spend your time if limited and so on.

As always before visiting a national park, I visit the visitor center. In Zion a must when you are going to walk the river gorge because of he latest information about the weather and possibility of flash floods.
Good and clear information provided!

A great place to stop and cool off. Interesting facts about the canyon also had a gift shop to buy neat things

This visitor center is very busy for most of the day. We popped in a couple times while waiting for the shuttle. The staff seem friendly and must get tired of answering the same questions over and over. The building itself is very nice. Lots of info available. Worth to stop in and ask before heading out in the canyon.

Lots of good things on display. I had forgotten a back pack and was able to get one. Very friendly, helpful staff.

In my opinion, being able to get a map, buying snacks and souvenirs, and being able to use a clean restroom is all you need in a visitor's center, and this one has it all...

The people in this visitor center are very helpful, friendly, and the place is clean. They have TV displays with different repetitive videos that play on loop. There is a decent size gift shop with all kinds of things to buy. The prices aren't super expensive, but aren't exactly cheap.

I like the design of the Center. It is modern, yet still keeps the outdoors vibe.

Tip: Has AC, so come inside to take a quick break from the sun and drink some water while you shop before heading home.

Overall, I would recommend to a friend and would come back again if in town.

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of course visit the center to get an overview of all the hikes - and know what gear you might need for the different hikes etc. But, in addition watch the film - i really enjoyed it - it gave me a better understanding of the place and the people that came before us.. and then walah - the sites/names suddenly made sense.

It is always highly recommendable to stop in the visitor's center to get the most out of your trip. The friendly park rangers can help you figure out what are the best trails for the time you have while visiting. You can see maps and learn more about what makes this place special, including geology, flora and fauna and of course - the necessary souvenier of your trip. Bathrooms and water fountain are here as well. Beautiful surroundings tho to be marveled at.

Well worth pooping into to pick up some great souvenirs. Prices are reasonable and the selection is really good

Nice place to visit if you have someone else waiting in line for the shuttle bus to get around the park. Those lines can be long.

Obviously Covid has had an affect at National Parks. Roped off areas, areas closed. But they were helpful. I had a few questions and they were able to help

Shuttles run every 15 minutes from here. Gift shop is reasonably priced. There is a water refill station, clean restrooms, and a great collection for information. Try to reserve a ranger led tour (they start at 9am and are well worth it. They are free.

Very helpful, friendly staff. It happened to be very busy when we arrived, but this was no problem, due to efficient staff. It was tidy and well laid out. Also well stocked. We like to buy the National Parks reusable - Zion bags. They make ideal gifts from holiday. Lay flat, very light, ideal to put in your suitcase back to England, and are only 3 for $9.00
Well worth popping in.

This is a good spot to rest if you've had a long drive. They have facilities and drinking fountains with the natural water.

Spacious visitor center with plenty of staff and Rangers, clean restrooms, and a very nice gift shop. Great introduction to the park.

Usual National Park visitor center. Nice gift shop. Rangers and volunteers can help with trail information. Nice exhibits outside. The parking lot fills up early. You can take a shuttle from Springdale. The visitor center is where the shuttles into the canyon leave from.

If you don't have a park newspaper with the maps and information, stop here. There are usually two or three rangers at the info desk who can give you weather info, tips on the best hikes, shuttle schedules, etc...We would check out the weather each day as we headed to the bus shuttle. You pass right by the visitor's center as you are heading to the shuttles. There are also bathrooms - which are quite clean. And, there are lots of benches and shade for meeting up with other people in your group.

This visitors center is really nice and they have a great seated/waiting area just outside with rocking chairs... drop your hubby and kids there while you shop a bit. Cute novelty items are available here as well as some edible items and artwork.

The visitors Center is a very spacious and information packed place. I got my National Park Passport stamped here as well. We stopped here to get oriented. In the afternoon, we cooled off and visited the book store in case we wanted souvenirs or books.

Take advantage of the "water bottle filling station" which is an extremely clever and modern way to refill your water. There are rest rooms and areas with maps and information to explore. Highly recommend spending time in this visitor center.

The Zion visitor center provided excellent information on activities throughout the park. The shuttle buses ran very frequently so we never had to wait long.

This was a great place for gathering information for our week they have an information desk with lots of help. There is a lot of historical information along with maps and guides along with gift shop with everything you could want. And also a main shuttle stop.I would recommend stopping here.

This is a very nice visitor center, located just up form the entrance to Zions. Mostly a book store with some clothes, hats etc. Plan and trips here and get plenty of information for everything. Lots of knowledge from these people. We drove around for 15 minutes and still did not find a parking place , however we did park in the 15 min only zone just to be able to walk through. Spring is a very busy time to go, temps are not so hot yet. Wow! So many people everywhere. Literally we did not see a parking spot most of the way up the mountain. Shuttles are available , I think the loop is about 90 minutes with stops along the way to pick up and drop off. Some special rules apply to be able to drive through the tunnels. You can get info on the radio as you get closer. Seems the key for Zions is to plan well ahead for everything!

Park your car and use the shuttle. At busy times the parking lots are full and you will not be able to stop if you drive yourself. Don't miss the trail to the Narrows.

Get here early if you can. It can fill up quickly. Park and take the shuttle into the park (where cars are not allowed without permit). I recommend looking at the website in advance to see if you are interested in any ranger talks. We were traveling with older family members and we took the 9 am ranger tour on a bus which was great. It allowed them to see various parts of the park that they would not have been able to enjoy. You have to sign up in advance in person so try to stop in as soon as you can.

This stop had good information. Excellent gift shop and restrooms. We did feel that this location that was in close proximity of the camp grounds needs refreshments.

Park rangers/volunteers were very informative and helpful. Thank you for all that you do to make visits to your park so special.

Must stop, for restrooms, shopping and bus transfers. Beautiful park and friendly and helpful staff.

Large parking lot, another for RV's and oversized vehicles. Very busy even in mid Oct. Rangers were very helpful, nice gift shop

The visitor center was very clean as well as the rest rooms all over the park. The visitor center had snacks & souvenirs for all ages.

The perfect stop before hiking and a great stop afterwards. Seating outside, helpful rangers, water bottle filling station and ample parking.

This is a very nice visitor center and gift shop. It a great spot to hop on the shuttle when going into the park too.

Zion NP is one of my favorite places to hike. The Visitor Center offers great gifts, books, hats, tees, etc. There, you can also get your wilderness permits. For more information on the park, take the shuttle to the Natural History Museum just a short ride up canyon.

I visit these places for a quick look at the daily weather and a huge view of the shop. Wow a T Shirt fan will certainly have a wide range of options. Prefer the older designs to be honest

Though jammed with people at times, the center’s staff was cheerfully informative and quite professional. I am especially impressed with the backcountry permitting desk. Zion is under incredible pressure. It is a magnet to visitors and for good reason. I advise you to prepare to get the most out of the park by a very early visit to the center before the volume of people Increases.
They will get you off to a good start.

The visitor center was very informative - lots of displays that describe the history, geography, and hikes available in the park. Staff was friendly. Gift store had interesting books & mementos.

Will answer any and all questions . . Rangers are very friendly . . The movie is old school . . Just average. Very well staffed . .

lots of information here, great stop and nice gift shop. We got our collector mugs here made by Deneen Pottery.

It's a good thing more people are enjoying our National Parks but it makes personal enjoyment of the Parks challenging. This Visitor Center is buzzing with activity so I would suggest knowing exactly what you are looking for(information, souvenirs, gifts) before you arrive and getting there early if you need to talk with a ranger. Each National Park usually has an informative movie about the Park at the Visitor Center, but Zion's movie is shown at the Historical Museum, which is a different shuttle stop.

The 1st stop for most people to park their car or if you are taking the town shuttle to transfer to the Park Shuttle. Pick up your map etc and for certain hikes like The Narrows you want to be sure to check the conditions.

The center offers good information, a video and a gift shop and advices on different trails. It closes at 5 p.m.

Great gifts and souvenirs! The man that helped us explain trails and bus was awesome and very helpful. We picked up a water bottle and key chain as a gift. Nothing was crazy priced and there were a lot of options. They also have "essentials" such as rain cape (in case you may need one).

We went there to see if we can join the "ride with a ranger" program, There is a “ride with a ranger” program every day at 9am in the summer time, but people can only book it in person, 3 days prior to the program date, otherwise you may wait in the waiting list, but still lots of people in wait list, so we have no chance. But we just stay here for 2 days, so difficult for us to book the tour in person 3 days ago. Anyway, we can still tour the point by ourselves. In the visitor center, you can also ask for ranger book, ask for information of the park, e.g. if you need to hike the Narrows, you have to ask ranger about the condition before hike, see if there is a risk of flash flood, and how high is the water level, e.g. the day when we went there, the water level is high, so prohibited people from hiking the Narrows. There are some picnic spot nearby, we had lunch on the picnic table, and saw a deer very closed to us.

We drove out while in Vegas. And so glad we did! Beautiful work of nature and so nice. The tram was nice to jump off - take pictures and the next one was coming along soon. Beautiful place - would like to go back and stay a day and night.

The visitor center has maps, a tourist shops, displays to learn about the park, park rangers to talk to, and available water. It gets extremely crowded very quickly since that is where you catch the shuttle from, so it can feel like disney world with the lines at times. But the town of Spingdale is right out side the gate which is helpful if you want to get something to eat or if you park there and walk in. There is no food at the visitor center. There were also a couple of deer that strolled through when I was there, which I guess is pretty common. They aren't intimidated in the least by the hundreds of people.

As with all the National Parks, a trip to the Visitor's Center is strongly recommended so you can be advised of what to see in the park and what hikes and activities you can do at your particular skill level. Of course, you have to stop in the gift shop and buy a souvenir. We asked about Jeep trails in the area and were given some recommendations by one to the Visitor Center employees. They are always helpful when planning a park visit.

This is a very busy visitor center. It's a good place to park your car while you ride the shuttle into the park, too. (Cars aren't allowed in the main part of the park during Spring and Summer.) You can board the shuttle here.

Park Rangers are available to answer your questions and offer advice, but expect a long wait. Their is a nice gift shop available.

Maps of the best areas are posted outside. The restrooms are in a separate building.

Catch the movie and browze a very complete shop full of t-shirts, books, water bottles, and all manner of Zion stuff

This is more the parking area and shuttle depot than a true visitor center like at other parks. The museum had the park movie and ranger talks that you normally associate with the visitor center.

Very informative visitor's center at the entrance to the park thru Springdale. Lots of exhibits outdoors with good information. I like the environmentally friendly building they have.

As in every visitor center in usa national parks you can get a lot of useful information about park and trails, use toilet, get free water and map :)

Get the Junior Ranger booklet in the Park. Attend a ranger lecture or walk. Complete your test in the booklet. Some of the answers are here on the grounds of the visitor center. Submit to ranger at Visitor and pending the acceptance, you will be sworn in as a junior ranger. Great keepsake to have whatever your age.

If you're in Zion in high season as we were, get there early. On a Saturday in July we were there by 8am and there weren't many spaces left. This is certainly not a criticism as the car park is huge and is of course highly attractive in that it is near the Shuttle Bus Stops and is free to park (compared to nearby zones which start at 30USD it seems).

The Centre itself also has lots of useful information about Zion, how to get around, the history, and engaging information on flora and fauna.

The visitor center has helpful information about the hikes and services of the park. Angels landing is one of the most popular to visit, there is a bus that takes you from place to place.

The large visitor center has lots of merchandise but the aisles as such are narrow. Its hard to maneuver through the store when it's not very crowded.

Visitor Center is small with few displays. As with all visitor centers in National Parks there are items to purchase and rangers to answer questions. Bus stop is right outside center which is why most people stop here.

Staff is knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. Many pamphlets, guides and maps available. A helpful stop before Zion.

The visitor center is near the south entrance to the park. The main parking lots are here for the Shuttle. You need to arrive here early - before 10 am to get parking otherwise they will direct you to town for additional parking.

We found all maps and question answers that we needed here. The staff was very friendly. The neighboring restrooms could be better, but such is life in the parks.

Just past the entrance to the Park. Lots of information, both on signs and from the Rangers. Sign up for Ranger led shuttle there up to 3 days in advance.

Upon entering the Park, we had to go into the Center and book a Ranger-led shuttle tour. This had to be done in person in order to reserve a spot. The tour is given at 9 am. It's definitely worth it because it gives you an added perspective to the beauty and evolution of the park. Each ranger led tour is unique to that Ranger's experiences. The Center has a gift shop and bathrooms outside.

A comfortable visitor center that was welcoming and warm during our very cold stay. We were there every day to watch artist demonstrations and so enjoyed the atmosphere and amenities.

This was a good visitor's center for a national park.
We like to get in the late afternoon which worked for us because parks usually give you a 7-day pass. That works for us.
We head into the parks, mostly for the visitor's center and any museums, park stamps, etc. This is where you can meet with a ranger for information, last-minute updates and junior ranger books.

Zion Visitor's Center is bogged with so many people and the same questions. The end of day rangers was a bit grouchy because they keep getting the same questions, some of them they can't answer.

I heard one person ask if there were going to be any flash floods the next day. The ranger showed them the board that said it wasn't likely but the person kept insisting the ranger guarantee them there wasn't going to be. Moral? Do your own research and save these poor rangers their sanity.

Great gift shop with lots of collectibles including the passport stamps. There were a few to get (Don't forget the one at the museum up the road).

This is obviously the first stop before driving the road to Zion. They provide with all the information and turns to make while around the park. Very beautiful place and friendly staff. Also has a very scenic area to take nice pictures.

We re-filled our water bottles with the fresh canyon spring water (from the treated taps, NOT the river), went into to browse at the gift shop (have to support the National Parks!) then over to the Ranger who sent us on our way to the guided tour on the busses that go 8 stops, including the museum, the lodge, and the trailheads. Being down, inside the canyon, this is much more intimate than looking from above at the Grand Canyon. The only thing that kept me from giving it a "5" was ... I guess that it just wasn't quite as embracing as the Grand Canyon. If I hadn't been there first, it may have been a 5. We tried to get out as a flash flood started -- and got stopped at the tunnel b/c of an over large rig. I think they should have let us out before letting others into a potentially dangerous situation.

We got all the information we needed with maps included. It;s also a great place for gifts, t shirts and books. A clean bathroom is also a plus!

Unfortunately the visitors centre wasn't open when we were there in mid August!
So it's not fair to rally comment as to how good it is.

Other than that the centre does have the usual tourist trap gift shop that sells the usual touristy items,

We bought a National Park book and are planning on getting it stamped at all the National Parks we go to. The folks here were super friendly and full of geat suggestions for what to see etc

This is probably the most natural of all the visitor center's we visited on our trip. Alot of the exhibits are outdoors and mesh in well with the environment. You will need to start here since you are required to use the park transportation from Mar-Oct.

What a great Center. Maybe better to do before your hikes and visit. But definitely answers your questions after the hikes. Do it twice!

Whenever we travel to the national parks, we always start at the visitor center. The staff is always helpful and informative.

We visited Zion National Park as a side trip from our visit to Las Vegas. It was about a 3 hour drive, but passed through some of the most beautiful country in northern Arizona and Utah. We arrived at the Visitors Center and took in a couple of the exhibits. Then we headed out on the Zion- Mount Carmel Highway. There was considerable traffic, but managed to hit a few of the pull-overs for photo ops. The views through the canyon are spectacular with contrasting sedimentary formations. Textures included formations with classic examples of cross-bedding. The sheer beauty of the countryside left me hungry for more. I want to come back and do some backpacking in the more remote parts of the park. This is a park not to be missed.

The visitor center has no food. We did not realize this. Otherwise, you have find out any information you want about Zion National Park

This is a must stop before heading off into the Zion Canyon area. You can refill water bottles, make a restroom visit, get a souvenir, and meet with a ranger.

A great place to stop by on your way to all of your adventures. They are all super helpful.

The one guy at the permit office was super rude though.

This is a nice visitor center if you have questions or want to pick up a souvenir. If you are looking to watch a video on Zion, skip this and get off at stop two. They have a small museum and a 22 minute video. The Visitors Center does have restrooms and a place to fill your water bottles.

We got a ton of helpful information from the gentleman (British accent) who manned the desk on our arrival. Also a lovely gift shop.

We stopped here on our way to the Grand Canyon and it was unplanned and it was awesome! We stayed at a campground that was almost across the street, we arrived in the dark and it was storming, could not see anything so you can imagine our surprise and delight to see the awesome scenery that surrounded us! There is a free shuttle that takes you to the park and once you are inside the park, there is another free shuttle that takes you around to different stops in the park. The views are breathtaking!

Not that helpful but stop here for maps and trail info. Could be better staffed can be long lines wilderness center is adjacent.

While an information center is available at the Visitor Center, this felt more like a gift shop as the gift shop was the largest part of the center. The bathrooms are in a different building and many informational displays are outside of the visitor center. There weren't many interactive displays and if there were any movies to view, we did not see them. I like centers that are more educational in nature. This is the main place to get on the shuttle and that was packed! We hiked along the river and grabbed the shuttle a few stops up. It was good to get away from the crowds.

Be sure to come early in the morning to find a shady spot to park! It can get very hot in Zion, and having a good spot helps when you return.

The visitor center has clean restrooms, spring water filling stations, a pedestrian bridge to the village. We also got some souvenirs in the gift shop. A lot of people throughout.

The shuttles run from here to the rest of the park. They are available about every 5 minutes. We got on without having to queue up since we started our day early.

Lots off information provided, and, as always at our National Parks, friendly and well-versed park rangers to answer any and all questions. They had a telescope set up in front trained on a condor nest waaaay up on a cliff....we actually got to see a nestling moving around - a privileged sight for any human being (the ranger said the bird would fledge any day). The California condor is one of the world's rarest bird species: as of December 2015 there are 435 condors living wild or in captivity.
I got my "I Hiked Zion" t-shirt in the gift shop :-)

Not sure I have ever submitted a review on a visitor center but this one deserves one !! My wife and I found the outdoor exhibits to be very informative and worth the time. Instead of being entirely in a building, this visitor center has a large number of outdoor exhibits. You can learn about the park and at the same time enjoy Zion Canyon views. I hope the NPS uses this as a model for future visitor centers as it is a winner !!

We've visited quite a few parks and visitor centers, and I can't remember any that were better than Zion's. I thought the products on sale were terrific and well-displayed, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. In fact, the nice lady behind the counter convinced us to drive through the tunnels, and that turned out great! We'll definitely be back to Zion again!

There isn't a lot here, as much of the natural history and park info is one shuttle stop to the north at the human history museum. The rangers were helpful and there was a large variety of items in the gift store.

The visitor center is well located with ample parking space. It is served by the shuttle bus, and also convenient for those staying in Springdale. Restaurants and shops form a small mall around it. There is a pedestrian entrance to the park from the center.

Lots of information available here. This is the perfect place to stop by to get an introduction to Zion.

Informative Park staff shared fun and interesting tidbits about the park. Open-air seating ya the Visitor Center to enjoy a snack or beverage. Great gift shop. Clean bathrooms. Tram drivers uniquely shared individual personalities while educating Park visitors along the 7 mile drive through Zion.

Lots of things to see and do here. Information for the latest trail conditions, dioramas, exhibits, and digital theater presentations. this is the hub for all Zion activities. It is undergoing a massive facelift, and redesign. It is nice now, but will be fantastic once all of the improvements are complete. There are an incredible number of people from around the world who pass through these doors on a daily basis. it is always busy. There is a great gift shop here too. Watch the lil ones closely, and enjoy the scenery.

We stopped in to get a sticker and stamps, as well as my usual refrigerator magnets and postcards. Nicely laid out and no wait.

Avoid road congestion and parking hassles by taking the free Springdale frequent shuttle from your hotel's nearby shuttle stop to the Zion Park entrance, and then walking across the pedestrian bridge to the Visitor Center for park information, hiking tips, or to ride the free park shuttles to scenic points within the park. Start out in the morning right after breakfast before it gets hot in the summer! Beautiful sights in the park.

I stopped in the Visitor's Center both on the way in and on the way out of the park. On the way in, I got some of the basic information I wanted to help make my visit more enjoyable and informed, and on the way out I got some books on the park as souvenirs. Staff is helpful and friendly, as they are throughout the park.

I found this a little lacking. there was a long line to talk to a ranger and our ranger was a little curt. I don't think they have enough help. If you want to learn about the park, you have to visit the museum.

We much appreciated the assistance the Park Staff at the Visitor Center provided. They were able to answer all of our questions. Suggestions were provided for activities which best suited our conditions. We were able to have a wonderful experience partly with the help of the Visitor Center Staff.

If this is your first time at Zion National Park, we highly recommend stopping for assistance at the Visitor Center.

We only took limited time in our schedule to visit Zion park (a mistake - we could have stayed a few days longer and enjoyed ourselves).

Therefore we looked for a way to get into the park and get the maximum exposure in a view hours.

We did not manage to hire a guide on such short notice, but got advice in a local shop to just take the shuttlebus.

We did not know what to expect, but had little choice and hence give it a go.

It turned out to be wonderful. The driver was very friendly and talked a lot about what we saw in the park.

We went off on several stops and had an incredible experience, standing between those huge Mountains, with hardly anyone else in sight.

We went in the evening, what gave us an advantage of the temperature not being too high anymore.

So - if you want to get the best out of a short stay, just hop on this free shuttlebus and enjoy the ride.

One of the largest visitor centers of the Mighty Five. We love the history lessons on the walls and each time we asked a staff ranger about information they were very helpful. We signed up for one of the ranger lead tours and was not disappointed, he took us to some stops that the shuttle bus doesn't stop at (Menu Falls) and gave great informational talks. If you've never done one of the ranger lead tours please do!

This is the visitor center not near Zion Lodge but rather on the fringe of the Park in Springdale. A nice building with plenty of parking. A nice place to check out on the way in or out of Zion. An ok starting point if you have not ever been there.

The day I was there, this place was not that crowded. I suppose it is worth checking out but it is really nothing that special and can be easily missed.

My first stop yesterday. Rangers at the information desk gave good advice. A good place to start your visit.

When you have visited something so beautiful as Zion it is hard to do it justice with personal photos. The visitor centre provides plenty of opportunities to purchase items which accurately show the magnificence of the park. Prices are reasonable. Also, there are rangers or others who are available to provide information and their enthusiasm is infectious. A good start yo the park.

This place is great very nicely done and is a eye opener as to what can be seen but picture just don't do it in person is the best way to see Zion wish I had done it sooner.

like all of the other national park visitor centers, this one is full of great information and exhibits. It also has a great store with plenty of clothing selections. If you are looking for a shirt or hat from Zion, this is the place to go.

Stopped by Visitor Center on way to Zion hike(s). Park service very helpful and took time to explain shuttle. Thank you

I love visiting National Park visitors centres! Every single one is unique but each has a familiar feel and warmth. As usual there are an unlimited selection of gifts and memorabilia, as well as books on everything to do with adventure. Just being there felt like I had stepped back in time to the early days of exploration.

The Visitor Center at Zion National Park is a nice sized center and offered much more shopping options than did the center at Bryce Canyon National Park. We stepped inside first for our ritual of getting our National Park passport stamp. This location is very well stocked with a broad selection of books and many memorabilia items which can be purchased as souvenirs. As we visited during the Covid era, we did not see the usual explanation exhibits which we usually frequent during our travels of national parks.
Information on hikes was obtained at a desk that was setup on the outside of the visitor’s center.

The line for information was long, we knew what we wanted to do and had a map so we skipped that. However, we walked though the gift shop and the cashier was cheerful and kind. Neat seeing how they cool the place without AC!

Great amenities at the site- visitor center, gift shop, restrooms and water although bring a bottle as it is just a fill up station.

Nice visitor centre. Give yourself some time here to review your day plan. The people are very nice, helpful and well informed. The Zion park system is well done and it show at the visitor centre. The park is very accessible and the last thing you want anywhere near the park is your car.

Orderly, clear, love the ranger program for young kids.

There is lots of parking, but it gets full early.

The busyness contributes to the hectic feel of Zion in summer but still worth visiting. The ranger talk was good; geared somewhat more to kids

Typical visitors center. Some souvenirs and shirts, displays, nice rangers. The usual. Bathrooms are okay if you are in a pinch.

Good way to get Information if needed. The same type of visitor center as the other national parks we've been to.

Friendly helpful staff with knowledge of park and trails. Gifts and Souviners shop and maps. Must stop in off 15

We bought items from the store and the rangers were helpful, about the best trails and weather conditions. They were on top of the heat and the flash floods warnings.

Thank you for keeping us Safe.

If you have never visited Zion National Park before this needs to be your FIRST stop. Here you will find maps, help, gift shop and more. The informative movie/film runs regularly throughout the day and is a great introduction to how the park was named, founded etc.

From here at the Visitor's Center you can catch both the GREEN and the BROWN shuttles. The GREEN shuttle will take you into the park to the remaining 8 stops. The BROWN shuttle will take you into the village of Springdale to the remaining 8 stops going that way. The two shuttles have two different starting locations at the Visitor's Center, are very clearly marked so as for there to not be any confusion.

Not much of a visitors centers. The gift shop is great, they also have a bookstore, that is very nice. Sadly for such a huge, crowded park I saw only one Ranger. Employees are in short supply.

Wonderful selection in the gift store, for any age and price rangs. Support the park by doing some of your souvenir shopping here!

Best visitor center gift shop that we have been to. There were so many souvenirs! My husband bought many patches and t-shirts. Go to the visitor center to see which trails are closed. Unfortunately the Narrows was closed due to snowmelt. We stayed in town at the Cable Mountain Lodge so we walked right in. Can’t comment on how bad parking is. The shuttles come frequently. Get on the first shuttle for Angel’s Landing. We got there about 1/2 hour prior to the shuttles starting.

This is where shuttle departs for Canyon Scenic Drive. Shuttle service required for most of the time during year (March to Nov and Christmas). Clean restrooms and bottle filling stations, friendly park employees and lots of visitors. Everyone was following social distancing guidelines and wearing masks. It does have parking however it usually get full by noon during holidays and weekends.
Pro Tip : Even though it says parking full , we were able to find parking for two days since people were going in and out all the time. I would suggest take ATB pass so that you don't have to pay for coming in and out of Zion.

The staff at the info table were helpful, the intro movie to the park was informative, the store is well laid out and well stocked (if you need to shop) and the air-conditioning system in this facility is exceptional.

Unique architectural designed buildings house a central Visitors Center and large Gift Shop. There is a water-bottle filling station here along with helpful rangers. The parking lot is not large enough for the number of visitors. Plan ahead and prepare to wait for people to leave in order to park during the prime season.

Small gift shop, and two information desks. This is where you start to get on the free shuttle service. There are many better merchandise options outside of the park, but put your money in the park for better purchases.

My wife and I came here on our last day at Zion and had a great time choosing souvenirs that will help us remember our wonderful trip.

Zion National Park visitor center is one of the worst national park visitor centers I've ever visited. On this trip we were in Saguaro NP which is much smaller and yet it had a far superior visitor center.

The one in Zion had one key redeeming feature; the diorama of the valley and that was very informative. Their other exhibits were not very informative and their gift shop was exceptionally poor.

Don't get me wrong - loved Zion itself despite the crowds but be sure to do your research online or with books and don't plan on any of your valuable time spent in the visitor center.

I can't believe I had a signal here! Plus there's wifi. There is a large bookstore, hiking information and rangers to get additional questions answered.

Many people rented water shoes for the Narrows. Hike in the Virgin River here.

Zion , as everyone says, its super beautiful !
I was in this park for two days last month, and every minute was well spent. The rangers at the visitor center are very helpful in planning my itinerary. There is a free shuttle bus that takes us to the trail heads as the private vehicles are restricted during summer.
We can pick up the food and water at the entrance of the visitor centre , and they even have showers ( I remember 5 min shower for $4).
And "Narrows" hike is the very unique and nice, in which we got to hike on the river. Make sure you check for the flood conditions before attempting the hike. Angels falls is great too, but it is not advised for those who fear heights.
There are various other hikes depending on our time and just check with the park ranger for a good sunset-sunrise views if planning to test your photography skills.
The sunset view after we cross the tunnel is too good. I am sure there will be other spots for sunsets though.
And if you arrive the park after 10am , prepare to turn around and park the car in Springdale itself,

Plan to arrive before 8am to get a great parking spot...that is not paid! The only issue I had was the apparel section those sizes run way too small. So be warned! Other than that great way to start your day in Zion!

Zion is beautiful, but it is also busy!
Expect to deal with the crowds.
I thought mid to late September would do away with the crowds - but it is still very crowded.
The first day we got there ate 9am and there were no parking spaces.
Get there early and enjoy the sights!
Also watch for the signs for spring water!
Fill your water bottles from the spring water stations. It is delicious!
Then ride the bus towards the top of the valley and enjoy the sights, walks and hikes.

The Visitor Center has many explanations of the entire Park.
The place is stunning.
There are trails for all types of abilities.
I went out of season and the park was very empty and we were able to enjoy it a lot.
It is worth it

Outside information booths helped keep inside from getting overly crowded. Loved that they didn't sell any plastic water bottles but refrill stations accessible. Needed some selection of trail snacks.

We arrived at the Zion National Park Visitor Center early in the morning and began our pursuit of the Jr Ranger Program. The Rangers were very helpful in helping us navigate the best way to complete the program and see all of the wonderful sites of Zion. They have a NPS Bus Service that takes you through the park and most of the stops are either attractions or trailheads. Note: NPS Fee Area. This bus route goes all the way to the Temple of Sinawava stop where the Trail to the Narrows begins (Trip Advisor). Excellent way to see Zion at your own pace.

With many informational exhibits outdoors this was a very engaging visitor center that helped you focus on the nature of the place.

Entered the park to find that the car park was full and we needed to park in Springdale, nonetheless when we arrived we still tried just in case we could snaffle a spot to no avail and after fruitless looking we set up in the town with a two hour time lot and had to walk to the centre. It had the normal information about the park with the obligatory exit through the bookstore/gift shop. We would have liked to have gone on the shuttle bus up into the park but time was not on our side and a $20 parking charge didn’t seem inviting. What did surprise me was the number of visitors on a Wednesday at 10.30 am.

We LOVED our ranger talk in the geology and history of the area. Ranger Dalton was informative and passionate and clearly loves his job! The visitors centre was fabulous!

We always stop at the NPS visitor's center to get an overview of the park and a collector's pin. The building here is mostly the park store and an information desk. There are some informational signs outside and a 3D map, but not what you'd expect for such a popular park. There is a museum at the next bus stop, so maybe what we were looking for was in there, but we didn't have time to go there.
We did pick up the trailhead for the Pa'rus trail and did this easy and scenic hike back to bus stop number 3.

There's the gift store which does plenty of t-shirts and souvenirs but on our visit in January we bought sun hats as we'd not expected such temperatures so those were great.
Otherwise there's the educational exhibts about the canyon etc. and toilets and plenty of parking if you're for example heading the Watchman Trail when all the other trail head parking areas along the scenic drive etc. were full up.

Like all national park visitor centers this is the essential hub. Well informed rangers give you all the info you need for an awesome trip and where you pick up your access passes. Well stocked gift shop as always.

Not only was the water a welcomed treat for our day hikes but the Rangers were informative, friendly and welcoming. Like the magnets in the gift shop!

Well if you need a permit get in line. This place was packed with people. If you want a color folding map get in line they don’t hand them out you need to ask for them. Bathrooms we’re clean..

Had to park the car quite a way from the centre as expected, very busy place even in May. Took the free shuttle from here to all the amazing places in Zion.The centre is well provide with facilities.

The Visitor centre provides lots of information about the park. The rangers are very knowledgeable. The gift shop has some interesting stuff

While everyone wore a mask near the rangers and visitor center, I estimated only 5% wore a mask and distanced once hiking. The shuttle system was quite distanced- 14 people on a shuttle, but so many others left to walk or bike and tickets sold out weeks in advance. I watched one tired lady on a bike removed from a shuttle at The Lodge- no ticket.

The tour the visitor center offers is well worth your time. Don't miss it. October is a perfect time to visit.

Just experienced Zion Canyon Visitor Center and it's like finding a hidden gem in the wilderness! The staff are like your friendly neighborhood nature experts, ready to arm you with all the info you need for an unforgettable adventure. Seriously, go check it out!

Before you hop on the bus or drive your car further into the park, we suggest taking time to speak to the experienced rangers who can help you with hints of what to see and how to get there.

My review is relative to other National Park standards. This is a simple center. There is a store, and two Park ranger attended counters (one for standard visitors, one for backcountry). Of course the Park Rangers do a great job of handling so many people with very good information, however if you are expecting to find walk-through exhibits, plan to visit the museum.

We were able to visit the gift shop and get maps of the park to better plan our next day for exploring. Beautiful place to visit.

Lots of places to hike with easy to difficult. Stop by the visitors center for maps and information.