Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• eBook ISBN:
  9781788685887
• Print ISBN:
  9781786575913

Around Zion National Park

Springdale

St George

Snow Canyon State Park

Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness Area

Cedar City

Highway 14

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Along Highway 89

Las Vegas

Around Zion National Park

Why Go?

You may be tempted to speed out of Vegas with your foot on the gas and Zion firmly in your sights – after all, the park is less than three hours away via the interstate. But once you cross the state line, consider slowing down to explore the vast wilderness that surrounds you: Snow Canyon State Park, St George and Cedar Breaks National Monument are all worthy detours, with their own superb views and an array of fun activities, including mountain biking, cycling, climbing and cross-country skiing.

Even if time is short, it’s likely you’ll be based outside the park anyway, unless you’ve got a coveted park campsite. As far as towns go, Springdale is the pick of the bunch, with easy access and a range of accommodations and restaurants. For something a bit more off the beaten path, consider sleepy Cedar City for Kolob Canyons access, or idyllic Glendale, perfectly situated in between Zion, Bryce and Kanab.

When to Go

May–Aug

Soaring heat; rains increase the risk of flash floods in July and August.

Sep–Nov

Clear, warm days; festivals in Cedar City and St George.

Dec–Apr

Snow at higher elevations; some trails may be closed.

Best Places to Stay

A Under the Eaves Inn

A Desert Pearl Inn

A Seven Wives Inn

A Red Rock Inn

Best Places to Eat

A King’s Landing

A Bit & Spur

A Riggatt...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
• Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks’ Top 15
• Need to Know
• If You Like...
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Activities
• Travel with Children
• Travel with Pets
• Zion National Park
• Around Zion National Park
• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Around Bryce Canyon National Park
• Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
• Around Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
• Capitol Reef National Park
• Canyonlands National Park
• Arches National Park
• Moab
• The Parks Today
• History
• Geology
• Wildlife
• Wildlife Spotting Guide
• Conservation
• Clothing & Equipment
• Directory A–Z
• Transportation
• Health & Safety
• Map Legend
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers