Taking this approach you enter the park through the zion mount carmel tunnel emerging on the other end smack in the middle of a giant awe inspiring canyon a playground for campers sightseers hikers and. Connect with the mystery and mysticism of southern utah in this fantastic and wild landscape of sand stone and sky.
Zion national park and bryce canyon national park are less than two hours apart and it is easy to visit both locations in one multi day trip.
Bryce and zion national parks. A utah national parks road trip is one of the best national park road trips in the country. All three campgrounds and all the parks mentioned in this report are open year round. Book a hotel early.
Zion national park and bryce canyon national park are two of america s most popular national parks. On these web sites you will find lodging dining activities and other important travel information. Distance is 160 miles and drive time is just over 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Las vegas to zion national park take i 15 n to exit 16 and ut 9. At zion the zion lodge is managed by xanterra a concessionaire that manages lodges at a number of national parks across the country. There are 12 stunning golf courses four state parks some of the best rated hotels and spas in.
Navigating two national parks can be tricky if you re not prepared. Trip planning tips for bryce canyon and zion national parks 1. And with only a short 90 minute drive separating these iconic western landscapes the parks are often compared by those making the trip to southern utah.
Explore zion bryce canyon national parks holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Both zion and bryce canyon have only one hotel within the park borders. Our very first trip through the grand circle was a winter road trip through zion bryce and grand canyon national parks.
General tips when we visited zion and bryce canyon we flew into las vegas rented a car and drove to the parks if you do this we recommend spending an afternoon in the las vegas area. Use this utah national park road trip itinerary to plan your own dream vacation. Here are some tips from our experience at both parks.
Drive time should be around 1 hour 20 minutes on a clear day. We started from las vegas and also made additional pit stops at hoover dam lake mead page antelope canyon and many other exciting things to do in this area. As soon as you depart bryce and point yourself west you ll start to see signs for zion national park all of 90 minutes away.
Zion to bryce canyon take us 89 n and ut 12 e for just over 72 miles or reverse the directions if heading the opposite direction. This is part 1 of a two part series and this itinerary will cover the closest parks to las vegas for a one week trip to zion national park bryce canyon national park and some lesser known but equally fabulous scenic areas of southwestern utah. At bryce canyon the only in park hotel is the lodge at.
There are five national parks in utah zion bryce canyon capitol reef arches and canyonlands and each has something special to offer families.
