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Important Zion National Park Update: The historic Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel will be closed to all large vehicles on June 7, 2026. 

The Zion–Mount Carmel Highway has been welcoming visitors since 1930, when cars were a bit smaller, and the drive was meant to feel scenic, not stressful. Because the road, tunnel, and historic bridges were built for vehicles of a bygone era, safety studies in 1989 and 2019 confirmed that today’s larger vehicles can’t pass through safely without crossing into oncoming traffic or exceeding weight limits. These size restrictions protect visitors and this historic roadway while improving traffic flow for all visitors. 

Fact: In 2016, oversized vehicles brought traffic to a standstill for 41 minutes of every hour.

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Take steps to prepare for your trip by measuring your vehicle BEFORE arrival. Remember to include mirrors, tires, and ALL attachments (AC units, bike racks, satellite dishes, roof racks, after-market modifications). If your large vehicle exceeds limits, you will not be able to travel through the tunnel and will need to turn around at Canyon Junction or the East Entrance. 

Large Vehicles CAN Still Access the park if:

  • Parking in a large vehicle lot at Zion Canyon Visitor Center (limited space available)
  • Have Zion Lodge pass
  • Driving Zion Canyon Scenic Drive during the shuttle off-season
  • Camping at Watchman or South Campground

If your vehicle or trailer is too large, this is an opportunity to refresh your itinerary by taking an alternative scenic route to Zion National Park with exciting stops. 

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Starting March 1, 2026, the Town of Virgin, in partnership with Zion White Bison Resort and SunTran, will launch the Zion Gateway Park & Ride. This is a space where you can park at the resort and take a shuttle or ride the bus to Zion National Park. Enjoy a simpler way to navigate restricted roads with a large vehicle; choose to park and ride.”

Ridesharing services, such as Lyft and Uber, are available for transport around town and further via their respective apps. Taxi services and other contract, in-desitinaion transportation providers are listed below:

The St. George Regional Airport has on-site car rental counters. You’ll recognize the major brands, and some of the companies have neighborhood locations as well.