Zion National Park - Utah
Resources and Nearby Attractions
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Resources & Nearby Attractions
Resources
Cities & Towns
- Springdale, Utah: adjoins the park on the south.
- St. George, Utah: 42 miles southwest.
- Cedar City, Utah: 25 miles north.
- Beaver, Utah: 78 miles north.
- Panguitch: 66 miles northeast.
- Hurricane, Utah: 25 miles west.
- Mt. Carmel, Utah: 23 miles east.
- Kanab, Utah: 40 miles east.
- Fredonia, Arizona: 47 miles southeast.
Parks & Monuments
- Bryce Canyon National Park: 80 miles northeast.
- Cedar Breaks National Monument: 43 miles northeast.
- Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: 75 miles east.
- Capitol Reef National Park: 209 miles northeast.
- Pipe Spring National Monument: 61 miles south.
- Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim): 121 miles southeast.
- Kodachrome Basin State Park: 95 miles east.
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park: 38 miles southeast.
- Iron Mission State Park: 30 miles north.
- Snow Canyon State Park: 53 miles west.
- Minersville State Park: 82 miles north.
Recreation & Wilderness Areas
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area: 118 miles southwest.
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: 114 miles east.
- Dixie National Forest: Surrounds the Park.
- Fishlake National Forest: 120 miles northeast.
Resources & Points of Interest
- Pioneer Museum: Beaver
- Daughters of Pioneers Museum: St. George
- Brigham Young Winter Home: St. George
- Jacob Hamblin Home: St. George
- Paunsagunt Wildlife Museum: Panguitc
Zion National Park
Springdale, UT 84767-1099
Vistor information 435-772-3256
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